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Black Currant
Black Currant is a deciduous Eurasian shrub that is found in various parts of the world. Traditionally, Black Currant was used in Europe for the leaves as a diuretic and as a gargle for sore throats. Since the berries could be made into a juice, Black Currant was prepared as a drink to help those suffering with colds as well as the flu. Various parts of Black Currant can be used - the actual berries, the seed oil, and leaves; therefore, Black Currant has been found to have many ways to utilize its' medicinal treatments. The active ingredients within this herb are Linoleic acid, gama Linolenic acid (GLA), and alpha Linoleic acid.
Currently, the oil of the Black Currant seed is generally used today. Black Currant seed oil is a rich source of essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are converted in the body to prostaglandin, which is necessary for fighting infection. Many women have also found this Black Currant seed oil to reduce breast tenderness associated with the symptoms of PMS.
The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellŐs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.
The material you find should not be considered a replacement for professional medical treatment. A medical practitioner should be consulted in all matters related to health. While the advice and information are believed to be accurate and true at the time of gathering them, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.
This document is provided for information only; it is not intended to diagnose symptoms, prescribe treatment, or to substitute for consultation with a physician. While we have made every effort to ensure that this information is accurate and extensive, only your doctor can tell you if a medication, or drug combination, is safe for you.
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