Black currant

Scientific name: Ribes nigrum. 

Common name: black currant, cassia. 

English name: black currant. 

Parts used: leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds and oil. 

Components: flavonoids, anthocyanins, ascorbic acid, mucilage, pectins. 

Properties: contributes to the well-being of the nose and throat. General tonic properties, vasoprotective, with elasticizing and anti-aging properties for dry and sensitive skin. 

Directions for use: for internal use for rheumatic forms, capillary fragility, flu, viral diseases. 

Curiosity: the use of the plant in the treatment of rheumatic forms is noted in France from the beginning of the 1900s.