Black Currant Anti-Cancer

Black currants are very rich in many phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, essential fatty acids and minerals. Black currants contain polyphenolic compounds that can cure cancer.

Properties of Black Currant 
Black currant properties contains tannin, vitamin C, potassium salts, and essential oil, the black currant is a good diuretic, anti-sclerotic, pectoral, stomachic, anti-diaretic, anti-colitic, anti-stringent, and hypotensive(low blood pressure).

Historical Medical Usage

The list of therapeutic properties of the black currant fruits was presented in the 18th century by the abbot Bailley de Montaran, from the monastery of Dijon. He underlined their wonderful tonic qualities, considering the currant as being an elixir of youth. Black currant was used for centuries in Chinese folk medicine as a diuretic, diaphoretic (excessive sweating), and febrifuge(prevent or reduce fever), and Europe. In external use, the mixtures from black currant fruits are used for treating abcess(collection of pus), dermatosis (any skin diseases), eczemas, insect stings or hits.

Black Currant for Cancer

Black currants may also have cancer-fighting properties. “The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” featured a study on December 2004 that discussed the effects of several species of berries on breast and colon cancer cells. Black currants were included in the study, and researchers found that the vitamin C content, anthocyanins, flavanoids and other substances in the berries may be effective in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.
The berries of black currant are rich in polyphenolic compounds and especially in anthocyanins, demonstrating antioxidant activity. Antioxidant activities of plant products contribute multiple health benefits.

Medical Benefits of Black Currant

Compounds in black currants may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study in the current issue of Chemistry & Industry magazine. Compounds in black currants may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study in the current issue of Chemistry & Industry magazine. The black currant diet is useful against rheumatism, arthritis and gout. The plant stimulates digestion, stimulates the functioning of the liver, pancreas, spleen and kidneys. Black currants are also useful against tiredness and overwork. The diet with these fruits is also recommended to plethoric and lymphatic people and to women who suffer from circulation disorders due to menopause. Black currant is recommended as a systemic anti-inflammatory agent with actions similar to those of natural cortisone, in cutaneous, acute and chronic allergies, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and diabetic retinopathy.

Black Currant Juice

Natural currant juice obtained from 400 fruits and 4 big leaves. It can be consumed simply or diluted in 200-500ml water, 3-4 times a day. It has beneficial effects against digestive inflammations and febrile states. Throat washes can be made with it more times a day for treating inflamed tonsils and throat aches.