Ribes nigrum is a plant with many beneficial properties. It is especially valued for the characteristics that, when used in glyceric macerate form, make it a true natural antihistamine.
Alcohol-free Ribes Nigrum Mother Tincture: what is it and what are the benefits?
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Ribes Nigrum plant, what is it?
Ribes nigrum (L., 1753), commonly known as blackcurrant, is a plant belonging to family of Grossulariaceae, originating in Europe and Asian Russia[1].
It is a shrub up to 2 meters tall and is known in the food industry for its fruits, round, dark berries, rich in seeds and fragrant, which appear in late summer
The plant is native to the mountainous areas of
Eurasia
, and is wild in northern and central Europe and northern Asia.
[3]
. It is mainly grown for food purposes, but in recent years therapeutic purposes are gaining popularity.
It is in fact used a great deal in herbal medicine and gemmotherapy as it would be able to stimulate the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, a
cortisone
endogenous cortisone that helps the body respond to
inflammation
.

What is Ribes Nigrum used for? Let's find out the benefits of Ribes Nigrum:
The
Ribes Nigrum
Can be taken as a remedy anti-inflammatory, antihistamine e depurative blood; its buds, leaves and fruits are used in herbal medicine, and the properties of Ribes Nigrum products change depending on the raw material used:
- Blackcurrant leaves: rich in diterpenes, triterpenes and polyphenols, as well as flavonoids, essential oil, tannins and diuretic and blood-purifying active ingredients, useful for ridding the body of toxins and
excess cholesterol
. They are used as a natural remedy for rheumatism and joint pain and to improve microcirculation.
- Blackcurrant fruits: rich in
vitamin C
, vitamin A,
iron
and other minerals, such as copper, manganese
magnesium
e
potassium
; they also contain flavonoids, substances active against inflammation, and anthocyanins.
- Blackcurrant Seed: Contains essential and polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid, gamma and alpha-linoleic acids, oleic acid, and stearidonic acid) potent anti-inflammatory agents. They are used for their strong antioxidant power and their oil is helpful in lowering the levels of cholesterol.
- Blackcurrant buds: rich in flavonoids and glycosides, known to stimulate cortisol production by the adrenal glands and, therefore, capable of reducing inflammation and useful as an antihistamine.

Ribes Nigrum Mother Tincture:
Mother tincture (TM) is a liquid preparation, obtained by extracting fresh drug by
percolation
o
maceration
with a suitable solvent. The solvent most used in mother tinctures is a hydroalcoholic solution (water + alcohol) with a variable alcohol content (most often between 60 ° and 80 °) depending on the solubility of the active ingredients to be extracted.
La
Ribes Nigrum Mother Tincture
is an herbal preparation extracted from the leaves and fruits of the plant, which are macerated in a 1:10 ratio in a solution of water and Alcohol. It is an herbal remedy
believed to be useful
to drain and detoxify the body.
FIND OUT WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO MAKE A MOTHER TINCTURE:
Ribes Nigrum Glyceric Macerate: what is it?
In recent years, Mother Tinctures extracted with the
Vegetable Glycerin
instead of Alcohol, making them better in several respects.
In addition, since Glycerin is a less potent type of solvent and therefore less extractive than Alcohol, innovative extraction techniques are used, such as the
Ultrasonic Extraction
.
Ultrasound Extraction is an innovative, clean, quick and easy extraction technique that allows the extraction of active ingredients from plants and medicinal plants in particular and the production of quality phytoextracts, taking advantage of the exclusively mechanical action exerted by the cavitation effect produced by sound waves.
The
Ribes Nigrum Mother Tincture without Alcohol
is obtained by hydroglyceric maceration of the leaves and fruits of
Ribes Nigrum
, again at a ratio of 1:10, and is an innovative type of
Mother Tinctures
, which having been obtained by the ultrasonic process, makes it better from several points of view.
We at Vonderweid, thanks to our 20 years of experience in the field of dietary supplements and after a long process of research and development in our laboratories for the production of
Non-alcoholic Mother Tinctures
, we have managed to obtain a product with the desired characteristics.
Our non-alcoholic mother tinctures are classified as.
Dietary Supplements
and are regularly notified to the
Ministry of Health
.

Ribes Nigrum Glyceric Macerate: properties and indications
The
Alcohol-Free Mother Tincture of Ribes Nigrum
, o
Glyceric Macerate of Ribes Nigrum
, is a natural remedy for which properties of:
- drainage of body fluids
- urinary tract function
- joint function
- nose and throat well-being
- regularity of intestinal transit
- microcirculation functionality
All of these claims are regulated and approved by the Italian Ministry of Health for their physiological effects, aimed at “optimizing the body’s functions within homeostasis.”

Ribes Nigrum Glyceric Macerate: how many drops to take?
For the intake of the
Ribes Nigrum drops
, we recommend the use of 20 drops 2 to 3 times daily to be diluted in a glass of water.
Always remember that Supplements should not be intended as substitutes for a varied and balanced diet and should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Also, do not exceed the recommended daily dose and keep out of reach of children under 3 years old.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
CURRANT NIGRUM GLYCERIC MACERATE CONTRAINDICATIONS?
Individuals suffering from high hypertension or kidney disease should not take Ribes Nigrum Mother Tincture or should at least receive positive advice from their nutritionist physician.
Always remember that Supplements should not be intended as substitutes for a varied and balanced diet and should be used as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Also, do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of children under 3 years of age.
CURRANT NIGRUM DOSAGE AND POSOLOGY?
The recommended dosage of Ribes Nigrum is 20 drops for 2 to 3 times a day to be diluted in a glass of water.
We always recommend always consulting your primary care physician before starting to take Black Currant mother tincture, then turning to a good herbalist or herbal medicine expert to determine how to take Black Currant tincture and in what amounts.
CURRANT NIGRUM MOTHER TINCTURE WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
The
currant nigrum
can be taken as an anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and blood-purifying remedy; its buds, leaves, and fruits are used in herbal medicine, and the properties of Ribes Nigrum products change depending on the raw material used.
The beneficial claims authorized by the Ministry of Health identify the product as useful for the drainage of body fluids, the
proper functionality
of urinary tract, the
proper functionality
joint, the wellness by nose and throat, the regularity of intestinal transit and the functionality of microcirculation.