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Common name: |
Blackcurrant |
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Family: |
Grossulariaceae |
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Parts used: |
Leaves, berries & buds |
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Chemistry: |
Polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonols (astragalin, quercetin, kaempferol, rutin), proanthocyanidins , vitamins, carotenoids, organic acids and monoterpenes (buds), catechins, polyunsaturated fatty acids |
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Main actions: |
Antiviral, Antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory |
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Other Actions: |
Antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, astringent, anti-cancer, apoptotic, diuretic, antidiabetic, antiarthritic, nervine, hypotensor |
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Dosage: |
Tincture: 3-5ml TID |
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Safety: |
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