What does it help with
- Immune boost, antioxidant protection
- Joint inflammation and rheumatism
- Diuretic effect, kidney inflammation
- Protection zraku
Active compounds
Vitamin C (150–200 mg/100 g), anthocyanins, GLA acids (leaves), flavonoids.
GLA acid from leaves has anti-inflammatory effects stronger than fish oil — and it's just a herb.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodFruit: July. Leaves: May–August.
Plant partsRipe fruit or leaves
DryingFruit: freeze. Leaves: shade, 35 °C.
Shelf life1 year (leaves)
Preparation methods
Leaf teaJamSyrupTinctureJuice
Pro tip: Blackcurrant leaves are more medicinal than fruit — pick in spring and dry for year-round tea.
Recipes
1 Leaf tea for rheumatism ▾
2 teaspoons dried leaves pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 2× a day.
2 Blackcurrant syrup for immunity ▾
Boil 500 g fruit with 300 g honey for 15 min. Strain. 1 tbsp in the morning.
3 Combination with sea buckthorn ▾
Blackcurrant syrup with sea buckthorn oil — a strong immune boost for autumn.
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