Currant berries have long been deservedly popular among people, they are loved not only for their good taste, but also for their benefit. It should be noted that in the currant bush the leaves themselves are also healing, but, unfortunately, few people know about this. Today we fill this gap and describe what unique qualities currant leaves conceal in themselves . Their healing properties are amazing.
Their chemical composition is in no way inferior to multivitamin medicines with artificially added minerals. Currant leaves nature itself endowed with a balanced and valuable set of vitamins (A, B1, B6, B2, C, E, D, K, PP). In addition, they are rich in vital trace elements such as phosphorus, boron, potassium, sodium, fluorine, zinc, iron, calcium, cobalt.
Healing and preventive infusions and decoctions are prepared from leaves. It is enough to fill them in a thermos and pour boiling water - the broth is infused for several hours and is used as tea. For sweetness, you can add honey. The spicy aroma of the drink instantly causes salivation and improves appetite. For the preparation of tonic broths and fortified tea, you can use dry leaves of currant. The healing properties of such infusions have been known since ancient times, they were widely used in folk medicine.
In the old days, compresses were still made from them and scrofula was treated in children. To get rid of dermatitis, eye diseases and diathesis, healers have made kidneys, twigs and currant leaves. The healing properties of compresses and baths are obvious. The plant has a wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect, helps to quickly cope with skin diseases.
Healing infusions help increase immunity, normalize the work of metabolic processes, ease the clinical picture with rheumatism and reduce the concentration of uric acid. Useful decoctions for cystitis, pyelonephritis and other diseases of the genitourinary sphere are used. Since the leaves have a diaphoretic effect, they are recommended to be used in the form of decoctions for infectious and colds.
In the course of scientific research, specialists found that all parts of the plant impede the development of mental abnormalities, especially in the elderly, prevent diabetes and have a beneficial effect on vision. Doctors speak positively about herbal preparations, which contain currant leaves. Contraindications for use are as follows:
- erosive ulcers of the duodenum and stomach;
- high acidity;
- the presence of thrombophlebitis;
- individual intolerance;
- pregnancy.
It should be noted that the plant is an excellent antiseptic, restorative, cleansing and tonic. That is why useful decoctions are made from currant leaves, helping to cope with cardiovascular diseases. If you suffer from constipation, we recommend drinking tea or infusion daily, where the main ingredient will be blackcurrant leaves.
Contraindications to the use of such tea are listed above. In fact, if taken in small quantities, then there will be no harm. To make tea, you need to take 10 gr. dry leaves, pour a glass of boiling water, insist an hour and take several times a day for seven days. Such a decoction can rinse the oral cavity, so you strengthen the gums and get rid of periodontal disease.
With gastritis with reduced secretion, alcohol tincture will help: 20 gr. fresh leaves pour white wine (need a liter). Leave for 3 weeks in a closed container. Tincture is filtered and taken orally 100 grams before meals.
With osteochondrosis, arthritis, joint disease and swelling, currant leaves will also help. The healing properties of the infusion are unique and work wonders - brew 50 gr in a thermos. dry leaves, let it brew for about an hour and enjoy a healthy and tasty drink with pleasure.