Black Currant

Description

The black currant shrub is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is particularly popular in Eastern Europe and Russia. Traditional herbalists uphold that black currant may have diuretic [increases urine flow], diaphoretic [useful for sweating], and fever usefulness properties.

Black currant berries are widely respected for its use wit painful cases of gout. The oil pressed from the black currant berry seeds is rich in gamma-linolenic acid [GLA], that powerful fatty acid useful both autoimmune and inflammatory [such as rheumatoid arthritis] challenges. It’s useful for even the most stubborn cases of acne, as well as other skin conditions. The herb is also useful for diarrhea and certain gynecological challenges. Eyesight is aided by consuming the fruit or its juice.

The black currant bush is a 6-foot tall perennial that entered the world somewhere in the regions that include northern Asia and central and northern Europe. Its flowers display five reddish-green to brownish petals.

The celebrated black currant fruit is a glossy-skinned berry that carries several seeds laden with marvelous nutritional and curative treasures. An established bush can produce ten pounds of fruit per season.

A virtual unknown in America, the black currant berry has enjoyed rock star status in England over the past seven decades owing to its high level of vitamin C [providing over 300 percent of the daily need]. World War II brought a shortage of foods containing this vital nutrient [for example, citrus fruits] across Europe, and this set the stage for the British government’s sponsorship of intense cultivation and consumption of black currants. Many popular beverages, jams and other delights continue to play a lofty role in nourishing and healing several post-War generations.

Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, consult your doctor prior to use. Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.