Description
Black currant (Ribes nigrum) is a species of ribes berry native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia. Black currant fruits are a good source of minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin
C. Black currant fruits have diuretic and diaphoretic actions, help to increase bodily resistance to infections.
Black currant extract powder like bilberry, is rich in anthocyanidins. The roles of anthocyanidins pigments as medicinal agents have been well-accepted dogma in folk medicine throughout the world,
and, in fact, these pigments are linked to an amazingly broad-based range of health benefits. Black currant extract anthocyanidins have putative antioxidant and radical-scavenging effects which may
protect cells from oxidative damage and reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
Application
-Applied in pharmaceutical field, black currant p.e is used to improve body immunity blood vessel;
-Applied in food and drink field, black currant extract is also widely used as natural coloring.
Function
-Black currant p.e can be used to anti-oxidation, anti-aging, strengthen the body immunity;
-Black currant p.e can maintain eye health, promote the blood microcirculation of eye and alleviate eyestrain;
-Lowering serum cholesterol, softening the blood vessel and preventing arteriosclerosis also are important function of black currant p.e.