Blackcurrant leaf powder

BLACKCURRANT

Slimming
Renal function
Circulation
Joints

Native to Europe and Asia, blackcurrant leaf has been used since the Middle Ages for its soothing properties on joints, kidney elimination and antioxidant properties. It is used to relieve joint pain and promote renal elimination. Read the detailed description

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Blackcurrant leaf powder
Plant

Feuille

Blackcurrant leaf powder
Plant extract

4/1

Feuille

Blackcurrant leaf powder
Plant extract

10/1

Feuilles

Blackcurrant leaf powder
Plant extract

>1% Flavonoides totaux

Feuille

Blackcurrant leaf powder
Plant extract

>50% flavonoïdes totaux

Feuille

Plant extract

>5% anthocyanines

fruit

Plant extract

3/1

Fruit

Blackcurrant leaf powder
Plant extract

>1% anthocyanines

Fruit

Blackcurrant leaf powder
Plant extract

>2% flavonoïdes totaux

Feuille

Blackcurrant leaf powder
Plant extract

>7% anthocyanines

Fruit

Regulations
and analysis

Identification : TLC

Data on traditional use

Cahier de l’agence du médicament (France):

  • Facilitates the body’s elimination functions (leaf)
  • Promotes renal elimination of water (leaf)
  • Facilitate weight loss as a complement to dietary measures (leaf)
  • Painful joint manifestations and the health of shearings (leaf)
  • Reduce feelings of heavy legs (fruit)

EMA monograph (sheets):

  • Relieves minor joint pain
  • Renal water elimination and urinary tract health
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Detailed description

The blackcurrant leaf, Ribes nigrum, is distinguished by its green, webbed, slightly serrated leaves with five lobes. Native to Europe and Asia, blackcurrants have been cultivated in France since the Middle Ages. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, blackcurrant leaf is recognized for its antioxidant properties and its effects on renal water elimination. The leaves are often used in infusions to relieve joint pain. They contain flavonoids such as proanthocyanidins. They also contain tannins. These elements help strengthen the immune system. Finally, they are said to have vasodilating properties, helping to protect vessels and promote healthy blood circulation. It is said that Louis XIV regularly consumed infusions of blackcurrant leaves.