Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum)

Blackcurrants ribes nigrum

Blackcurrants ribes nigrum are mainly grown  for their juice and as a flavouring but its leaves are also largely used as a diuretic i.e. a herb that causes the body to increase the flow of urine thus getting rid of excess water. Blackcurrants ribes nigrum parts that are used for medicinal purposes are leaves, fruits and seed oil.

The Blackcurrant Ribes nigum fruits are rich in vitamin C which is well known for boosting the body's immunity.The Blackcurrant ribes nigrum fruits contain flavonoids, anthocyanosides, tannins,  and potassium The main constituents of blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaves are volatile oil and tannins. Blackcurrant ribes nigrum seeds contain essential fatty acids.

How Blackcurrant Ribes nigrum is Used and Its Medicinal Benefits of Blackcurrant.

• As an Infusion: In the early stages of colds and feverish infections take 1 cup of a Blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaves infusion.  
• As A Juice: Take 2 teaspoons of freshly made and unsweetened  juice for diarrhoea and digestive upsets. As already pointed out above Blackcurrant ribes nigrum fruit is rich in vitamin c to improve immunity and helps a great deal in treating infections such as flu or pneumonia.
• As A Mouthwash: Gargle Blackcurrant leaves or ribes nigrum leaves infusion three times a day to treat mouth and throat infections such as sore throats and mouth ulcers.
• Used As A Tincture: Take 6 dropperfuls of Blackcurrant ribes nigrum leaf tincture three times a day to increase elimination of fluids in high blood pressure.
• As A Seed Oil: Blackcurrant ribes nigrum seed oil capsules are effective for treating ezcema, menstrual irregularities and arthritis.