How to collect, dry and brew currant leaves
What do you think, why are currant leaves useful? They contain a lot of organic acids, sugars and many other vitamins and minerals. Due to their rich composition, they can rightly be considered a real medicinal plant. Today we will tell you about this amazing berry, its leaves and how it is used in folk medicine.
This black berry began to be cultivated as early asthe eleventh century, originally it was grown in monasteries, then it became widespread in peasant farms. It was appreciated for its pleasant aroma, sweet and sour taste and useful qualities.
Composition
It is a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals. Most of all it contains vitamin C. About the same amount as in rose hips or citrus fruits. In addition, they are rich in vitamin K, and also P and E. They contain essential oils, tannins, catechins, organic acids and minerals: potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron.
Blackcurrant leaf: useful properties
Healing properties
Broths and teas from the leaves of blackberries are usedwith various diseases of the kidneys, liver and bladder. They cope well with colds, tonsillitis, various infections of the respiratory tract, since they have antiseptic properties. Infusions are used in hypertensive disease, problems with the heart and blood vessels. Tibetan medicine widely uses lotions and infusions to treat various skin diseases, for example, eczema and diathesis. Regular use of such tea helps to strengthen immunity and improve the condition of the whole organism. His children are prescribed for anemia and fever.
Benefits of pregnancy
A woman in an interesting position, especiallyneeds to improve immunity, and nothing can cope better with the task set than a decoction of currant leaves. It will improve kidney function, which will reduce the burden on them. With the correct dosage will increase the level of hemoglobin and enrich the body with vitamins. Also, tea from the green part of this plant is a good prevention of colds. The main thing is not to abuse and consult with your doctor.
Harm from the leaves of black currant
Since the leaves contain a large amountvitamin K (this vitamin has a significant effect on blood clotting), they are not recommended for people suffering from thrombophlebitis. It is contraindicated for those who suffer from gastric ulcers with high acidity. Despite the fact that it has a positive effect on the liver, people who suffer from hepatitis can not use it. With caution it is worth giving juice to children, it can cause allergies.
How to brew
You can brew not only the leaves, but also the branches of the plant. But beforehand, they should be well dried.
Dry currant leaves
Dry them in a well-ventilatedRoom, but without direct sunlight. Lay out the leaves and twigs in one layer, so they are not banned. For drying, only healthy plants are suitable, without damage. They are usually collected at the end of summer, it should be done in the morning, when the dew drops.
Preparation of broth: 20 g dried leaves pour two glasses of steep boiling water. Insist two hours and take half a cup 3 times a day, before meals or 40 minutes after. The drink does not need to be filtered.
Long since this useful plant has helpedtreatment of many diseases, such as scrofula, diathesis, skin and eye diseases. Regardless of whether the leaves are dry or fresh, they are added to various pickles and marinades.
Redcurrant leaves
Red berry is no less useful than black, ithas healing properties and is widely used for the treatment of many diseases. Applied as the berry itself and its juice, and tea from the leaves of this plant. And both fresh and dried parts are suitable. They are indicated for the control of cystitis, reduce and normalize the acidity of gastric juice, and also be used as a diuretic.
