Ribes nigrum
Key actions
Anti-inflammatoryAntioxidantAntiviralDiureticImmunomodulator / immune support
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Cardiovascular / heart healthModerate
- Arthritis / joint painModerate
- Cold & fluModerate
- Eye strain / eye healthModerate
- Immune supportModerate
- Infection (general)Moderate
- Inflammation (general)Moderate
- Skin irritationModerate
- Swelling / fluid retentionModerate
- Urinary supportModerate
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)Moderate
Selected studies & references
ReviewHealth-promoting effects of bioactive compounds in blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) berries (2021)
ClinicalHypocholesterolemic Effect of Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) Extract in Healthy Female Subjects: A Pilot Study (2021)
PreclinicalBlackcurrant (Ribes nigrum L.) improves cholinergic signaling and protects against chronic scopolamine-induced memory impairment in mice (2024)
PreclinicalPotential Vasculoprotective Effects of Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) Extract in Diabetic KK-Ay Mice (2021)
PreclinicalBlackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) Extract Prevents Dyslipidemia and Hepatic Steatosis in Ovariectomized Rats (2020)
All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.