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Black current Details & Specifications |
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| Botanical Name |
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Ribes nigrum Linn. |
| English Name |
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Black current |
| Hindi Name |
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Black current |
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| CATEGORY |
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Diuretic |
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| SOURCE |
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State of the part used |
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Leaves |
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N/A |
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N/A |
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| FAMILY |
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Grossulariaceae |
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| GEOGRAPHICAL SOURCE |
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The plant is indigenous to Europe and is found in following countries:-
Caucasus
Central Europe
India
Siberia
Southern Sweden
The blackcurrant was probably at home only in northern Central Europe that was confirmed by fossil finds in Southern Sweden. From here its distribution extended across the Caucasus, Siberia and the Himalayas to Manchuria. The shrub was then introduced into Central and South-East Europe. In Southern Europe it grows only as a cultivated plant.
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| IDENTIFICATION |
| Organoleptic characteristics |
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Aromatic |
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Characteristic |
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The blackcurrent is a a strong growing shrub up to 2.0 Meters height, whose young branches had light-colored bark with hairs |
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N/A |
| Moisture |
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Not more than 2-8% |
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| CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS |
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Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :-
Tannin
Organic acids
Vitamin C
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| Minor |
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Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :-
Pigments
Potassium
Rutin
Pectin
Sugar
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| CULTIVATION |
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The climatic conditions suitable for cultivation of this herb are:- |
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| STORAGE |
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To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:-
Air tight containers
Protection from light
Protection from moisture
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