Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Black Currant Ribes nigrum	Depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge.	Single product	Sept. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Black Currant, Quinsy Berries, Squinancy Berries. Parts Used: Fruits. Historical Uses: Black Currant has long been used in the treatment of fever, stomach ache, diarrhea, urinary tract inflammation (cystitis, nephritis), fatigue, gout, rheumatism and arthritis, gravel, dropsy and gingivitis.1 ,2 Black Currant is known to neutralize, dissolve and flush away waste acid crystals and debris which cause painful joints and at the same time repair joints.2 It has also been employed as a gargle in cases of sore throat. Black Currant is considered to be a good source of vitamin C. Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 40 to 80 drops three times per day. Can also be used as a gargle and applied externally. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; Plantes M�dicinales, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984; Jean Palaiseul, La v�rit� sur les plantes et la vie naturelle, France Loisirs, Paris, 1972; Atlas des plantes m�dicinales, Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1976. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 Jean Palaiseul, La v�rit� sur les plantes et la vie naturelle, France Loisirs, Paris, 1972, p.114. 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.85.

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