BLACK CURRANT LEAVES HEALTH BENEFITS

Feb 2, 2017
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OVERVIEW

Black currant leaves contain many healthy benefits: vitamins (especially a lot of vitamin C), tannins, flavonoids, volatile, mineral salt (manganese, copper, magnesium, etc.). Due to the high content of vitamin C and other active ingredients, black currant leaves are indispensable for vitamin deficiency and weakened immunity. It restores energy after a long illness, and, in addition, Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant - prevents the formation of cancer and premature aging. Black currant leave tea has a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effect.

HIGH IN VITAMIN C

Black currant leaves are rich in vitamin C. A tablespoon of dried black currants leaves have more than 50 milligrams of vitamin C, which is a natural antioxidant. Vitamin C provides a boost to your immune system and helps with the repair and growth of tissues in your body. As an antioxidant, it protects your body against harmful free radicals and toxins.

IMMUNE BOOSTER

Black currant leaves are said to be an incredible immune booster. Black currant leaves are diaphoretic and diuretic, they aid in the elimination or reduction of bodily fluids and they are believed to lower vascular pressure.

DETOXIFIER

Black currant leaves are widely used in France as a liver remedy. But black currant is doubly effective here because it is also a “tissue drainer.” This means that it reaches down into the tissues of the skin and extracts any toxic irritants which may be stored there. At the same time, it stimulates liver activity, making sure that these same toxins are carried right out of the body.

NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORT

The leaf infusion is also believed to stimulate the nervous system and may help with stress-related ailments. Black currant leaves contain flavonoids; glycosides, essential oil, essential fatty acids, oligosaccharides, ascorbic acid, enzymes, rutin, Vitamin C and other vital nutrients.

MENOPAUSAL ALLY

Many women have experienced relief from menopausal symptoms using black currant leaves tea because it is a hormone regulator. It is in the same class as all the other useful botanical hormone regulators including marigold (Calendula officinalis), red raspberry leaves (Rubus idaeus), and vervain (Verbena officinalis), which seem to be helpful for any woman.

IMPROVES VENOUS CIRCULATION

There is also a circulatory role for black currant leaves. It has been shown to have vasoprotective and anti-inflammatory properties or “so-called vitamin P activity. Black currant leaves increase microcirculation (hence its use in capillary fragility), and improve visual acuity.