Curative properties of black currant berries have long been known to almost everyone, but not everyone knows that the leaves of this bush are no less useful. They can be used not only in the form of tasty and tonic tea, but also as an effective curative drug against many diseases.
Useful properties of currant leaves
The value of the product in question is due to the high content of a large number of essential vitamins and microelements in the pulp:
- flavonoids;
- tannins;
- mineral salts of copper, manganese, magnesium;
- phytoncides;
- vitamin C ;
- antioxidants.
The combination of these ingredients allows you to use the beneficial properties of black currant leaves in the treatment of immune diseases, beriberi, weakened states due to overwork. Moreover, this product prevents the formation of tumors in the body due to its antioxidant effect.
Currant leaves - good and bad
Like preparations of conservative medicine, the agent under consideration has positive properties and contraindications.
Here's how the currant leaves are useful:
- anti-inflammatory effect and disinfectant effect;
- strengthening of blood vessels, increasing their elasticity;
- support of normal brain activity;
- a beneficial effect on the eyesight;
- Destruction of pathogens in the gastrointestinal tract, such as dysentery bacillus;
- intensification of the action of antibiotic drugs:
- excretion of excess uric acid and bile.
The leaves of black currant are useful in the treatment of colds and diseases of the upper respiratory tract. It is worth noting that for the elderly this product is indispensable, since it helps in the treatment of gout, rheumatism and atherosclerosis, strengthens the cardiovascular system.
Contraindications for use are gastritis and erosive ulcers
Currant leaves - application
The easiest way to prepare a medicine from the raw materials in question is to make tea. Recipe:
- A tablespoon of green or pre-dried leaves to grind, pour boiling water.
- Place the ingredient in a half-liter container, fill with hot water and cover.
- Leave to boil for 15-25 minutes.
- Drink instead of tea 3-6 times a day, you can sweeten the drink with natural honey.