BLACK CURRANT
(Ribes nigrum)
Other Names: None
General Description: Black Currant is a deciduous Eurasian shrub.
Parts Used: The berries, seed oil, and leaves.
Active Ingredient: Linoleic acid, (GLA) gama Linolenic acid and alpha Linoleic acid.
Traditional Uses: In Europe the leaves were used as a diuretic,and as a gargle for sore throat. The berries were made into a drink for colds and flu.
Current Status: The oil is generally used today. Black currant seed oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids. These are converted in the body to prostaglandin, which is necessary for fighting infection. Many women find this oil reduces breast tenderness associated with PMS.
Precautions: There are no reports of toxic effects
