| Common name(s): |
redcurrant, currant |
| Family: |
Grossulariaceae |
| Origin: |
temperate climats within the Northern hemisphere |
| Parts used: |
fruits |
| Constituents: |
anthocyanins, quercetin, rutin, vitamins (A, B1, B2, Niacin, C), minerals (calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium), flavonol glycosides, rubrumin, gallic acid, catechin, syringic acid, cinnamic acid, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, essential oils
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| Therapeutic actions: |
antirheumatic, hypotensive, antiscorbutic, depurative, digestive, diuretic, antimycotic, astringent |
| Organs or systems affected: |
immune system, hair, skin, respiratory system, blood, gastrointestinal system, kidneys |
| Main medicinal uses: |
- induces sweating
- regulates menstruation
- treats digestive problems
- cleans blood
- reduces fever
- boosts immune system
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| Counterindications: |
Avoid consuming during pregnancy |
