When you think about blackcurrant, you certainly have its fruit in front of your eyes, which not only taste great, but also constitute a real treasury of valuable relationships. However, not everyone is aware of the fact that its leaves are equally valuable, which are not inferior to the fruit in terms of nutritional. They abound in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and a number of other ingredients that have a beneficial effect on health – and on many different planes. Their additional advantage is the comprehensive use in the kitchen – they can replace many spices, perfectly emphasizing the taste of dishes.
What to do with blackcurrant leaves? What are their most important properties and why is it worth consuming them? You can find answers to these and other questions in this article.
What to offer in terms of health have blackcurrant leaves for us? The properties of this plant are really numerous. This is due to the high content and variety of valuable compounds, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, tannins, organic acids, essential oils and phytonides, which are attributed to fungicidal, antibacterial, diuretic, anti -inflammatory, anti -diastolic and cholagive effect. Black currant leaves help to get rid of toxins from the body, regulate metabolism and support the fight against colds, soothing symptoms such as hoarseness or sore throat. In alternative medicine, they are also used to:
- improving the work of pancreas, kidneys and liver;
- immunity support;
- improvement of cardiovascular work;
- digestion improvement;
- alleviating allergy symptoms;
- sight strengthening;
- reduction of pain;
- relieving inflammation of various origins;
- urinary tract support.
What to do with blackcurrant leaves? Tea is most often made of them. To prepare it, just pour one or two teaspoons of leaves with hot water and brew covered for about 15 minutes. It is worth emphasizing that this plant can be eaten solo and in combination with other herbs, creating mixtures for various ailments. Below you will find some proven compositions:
- on urinary tract inflammation: blackcurrant leaves, heather herb, dandelion root, horsetail herb,
- for digestive disorders: Black currant leaves, chamomile, lanceolate grandmother, marjoram,
- to strengthen the heart: blackcurrant leaves, a cordial herb, hawthorn inflorescence,
- for liver and bile support: Black currant leaves, horsetail herb, pepper rhizome, Wilżyna root, juniper fruit,
- for anemia: Black currant leaves, nettle, yarrow, bobrek, walnut, dandelion, calamus, juniper, wild rose, hawthorn, rowan.
The use of black currant leaves in the kitchen is not limited to teas and infusions. You might as well use them as an addition to dishes, giving them a slightly fruity, herbal aftertaste. It is enough to limit yourself to one or two leaves to emphasize the taste of soup or one -pot dish. In addition, black currant leaves are great for various types of marinades, e.g. for cucumbers or mushrooms. If you want to conjure up a refreshing drink, throw it into cool water together with mint and lemon slices.
Black currant leaves can be used fresh or dried and used throughout the year. As you can see, they are not only a valuable herbal raw material, but also an interesting culinary ingredient, which is definitely worth having in your kitchen – both because of the taste and nutritional qualities.
Sources: secrets-zdrowia.org, Terazpoczy.pl
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