Black Currant Oil

Description

This is a deciduous Eurasian shrub that is found in various parts of the world. It is easily distinguished at all seasons by the strong perfume of its buds and leaves. This shrub shows the only instance of a process by which double flowers may become single, by changing petals into stamina. It has a solitary, one-flowered peduncle at the base of the raceme, and its leaves are dotted underneath.

A popular health supplement, black currant oil is brimming with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory activity, and antibacterial action. Along with essential vitamins and minerals, it contains high concentrations of the following incredible health-boosting nutrients:

Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)
Anthocyanins
Vitamin C
Polyphenols
Sterols

Common Uses: Black Currant Seed Carrier Oil is believed to be very rich in antioxidants and gamma-linolenic acid, which makes it a highly effective soothing agent. Studies have shown it to be a good treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. This oil is said to increase elasticity in the skin, and can be used to protect and nourish skin tissues preventing chronic skin conditions such as dermatitis and eczema. It can also be used to slow premature aging. Black Currant Seed Oil can be added to skin preparations and cosmetics such as face creams, moisturizers and body lotions. It is often combined with Vitamin E to prevent oxidation.

Properties

• Antioxidant : It protects the cells from free radical induced damage.
• Anti-inflammatory : Black currant oil is among the powerful anti-inflammatory oils which can be ingested in small amounts.
• Cardioprotective : It exerts a protective effect on the heart and blood vessels.
• Immunostimulant : The herb, berries and its seed oil are good for improving the functioning of the immune system.
• Anti-dermatitis : It treats dermatitis in humans and even canines.
• Anti-rheumatic : Black currant seed oil is among the best anti-rheumatic oils. It reduces the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis.
• Anti-Allergic : It reduces the susceptibility of a person to allergies.
• Anti-neuropathic : Gamma linolenic acid from black currant oil has shown protective effects in diabetic neuropathy.