Ribes Nigrum(Black currant Anthocyanin)

Blackcurrant fruits are a good source of minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin C. They have diuretic and diaphoretic actions, help to increase bodily resistance to infections and are a valuable remedy for treating colds and flu.

The juice, especially when fresh or vacuumsealed, helps to stem diarrhoea and calms indigestion The leaves are cleansing, diaphoretic and diuretic Action: 1.An infusion is used in the treatment of dropsy, rheumatic pain and whooping cough, and can also be used externally on slow healing cuts and abscesses.

2.Black Currant Extract can be used as a gargle for sore throats and mouth ulcers. 3.The oil from the Black Currant seed is added to skin preparations and cosmetics.Black Currant Extract is often combined with vitamin E to prevent oxidation.