Nature has given us thousands of different ways to strengthen and maintain our he alth, as well as cure diseases. People have known about the properties of various herbs, plants and roots since ancient times. Healing plants were dried and brewed, giving a healing drink to those who needed it.
Today we are used to going to the pharmacy. However, many medicines can be replaced by the gifts of nature. Currant leaves, for example, have a huge number of useful properties.
Everyone knows how many important elements for the body are contained in the berries themselves. Currants come in three varieties: red, black and white. It contains a large amount of vitamin C and a number of other useful substances. At the same time, they are found both in berries and in leaves - in approximately equal amounts. It's just that many are accustomed to eating only fruits. It is believed, however, that blackcurrant leaves are even more beneficial than the berries themselves.
But first, let's figure out when to collect currant leaves. Much here depends on what goal you are pursuing. Knowledgeable people claim that at the very beginning of flowering (this periodfalls in June) currant leaves are young, juicy, full of useful substances. It is from them that the most useful decoctions are obtained. They are best used within a few days of cutting.
However, in August and September, currant leaves have the strongest and most pleasant aroma. There are already a few less vitamins in them, but they still have healing properties, and tea from them is very tasty. They can be used immediately or dried for the winter.
Currant leaf: benefits
Of course, the main purpose of this wonderful plant is to be brewed as a tea. You can prepare both a pure currant drink and mix currant leaves with ordinary tea leaves one by one.
It is curious that by drinking it, you can fight both beriberi and hypovitaminosis.
Besides this, currant tea is shown to all smokers. Everyone knows that nicotine is a substance that prevents the absorption of vitamin C in the body. However, such a drink can correct this situation.
If you have heart problems, then brewed currant leaves, which contain a lot of potassium and iron, are what you need.
In addition to simple tea, you can also make decoctions, infusions. They contain more vitamins. Interestingly, currant leaves help to calm down, relieve stress, tension. Drinks prepared on the basis of currant leaves are indicated for people with nervous exhaustion.
They are also recommended to drink for those who have cystitis, gastritis, renalinsufficiency, gastric ulcer. Currant leaves have an excellent anti-inflammatory effect. For this reason, in addition to its internal healing effects, this plant helps fight skin problems. Washing with infusion or taking a bath in which a small amount of decoction is added is very useful for people who have micro-inflammations and acne on the face and body. A decoction of currant leaves is an excellent natural hair conditioner that will make them shiny.
As you can see, currant leaves are a real storehouse of benefits for our body!
