Blackcurrant Leaves

Ribes Nigrum

Common names: Blackcurrant

Family: Grossulariaceae

Parts used: Leaves

Habitat: Native to Northern Europe and Central Asia

Constituents: Flavonoids, Tannins, Proanthocyanins, Volatile Oil.

Actions: Diuretic, Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Adrenal gland tonic

Traditional and current uses:

• Supports urinary tract health
• Helps with painful joints
• Rheumatism
• Gout
• Adrenal tonic
• Hypertension
• Hay Fever

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