Blackcurrant (Groseye nwa)
Ribes nigrum
Blackcurrant
Groseye nwa
Cassis
Ribes nigrum
Traditionally used
Diuretic. Venous insufficiency. Arthritis / osteoarthritis pain (anti-inflammatory). Antioxidant.
Prepared as
Leaves, berries
Chemistry
Anthocyanins (in berries), flavonoids — anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, venotonic. GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) in seed oil — anti-inflammatory.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Diyrektik. Ensifizans veinèz. Doulè atrikilè — anti-enflamatwa. Antioxidan. Groseye nwa (cassis) kòn nan diaspora ayisyen pou sirkilasyon vennez ak doulè atrikilè. Fèy nan enfizyon diyrektik pou janm lou ak enflamasyon.
Français — Diurétique. Insuffisance veineuse. Douleurs articulaires (arthrose) — anti-inflammatoire. Antioxydant. Le cassis est connu dans la diaspora haïtienne pour la circulation veineuse et les douleurs articulaires; feuilles en infusion diurétique pour les jambes lourdes et l'inflammation.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside