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Black currant

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Ribes nigrum

Description: Black currant is a small shrub native to northern and central Europe and northern Asia. It is from grossulariaceae family. Its leaves and fruit juice are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

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    Black currant improves night vision. Take black currant leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Rheumatism RatingRatingRating

    Black currant alleviates symptoms. Take black currant leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Black currant relieves cough. Take black currant fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Diarrhea RatingRating

    Black currant is an astringent; alleviates diarrhea. Take black currant fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Dysentery RatingRating

    Black currant is an astringent; alleviates diarrhea. Take black currant fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • General vascular conditions RatingRating

    Black currant alleviates symptoms. Take black currant leaves daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Gout RatingRating

    Black currant reduces inflammation; alleviates symptoms. Take black currant leaves and fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRatingRating

    Black currant is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take black currant fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Black currant is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take black currant leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRating

    Black currant is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take black currant leaves and/or fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRating

    Black currant is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take black currant leaves and/or fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Immune enhancer RatingRating

    Black currant is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take black currant leaves and/or fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antibacterial Rating

    Black currant is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take black currant fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antineoplastic Rating

    Black currant is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take black currant fruit juice daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take black currant daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. There is no known side effects of black currant. Do not take black currant leaves if you are pregnant or nursing or if you have cardiac or renal insufficiency.

Available Forms

Black currant is available in capsule, juice, tea bags and bulk form.

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