The Plant
Plant part: Branch With Buds
Origin: France
Cultivated in France since the 16th century for its fruit and more recently for its buds, the blackcurrant became popular after 1945, thanks to Canon Kir’s famous aperitif made with white wine and crème de cassis.
The blackcurrant bush grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 meters. All its aerial parts can be used. The fruit is known for its high vitamin C and flavonoid content. As for the leaves and buds, they have some very interesting properties. Buds are harvested between mid-December and mid-February and distilled in our stills.
What are the benefits of Burgundy Blackcurrant?
The Burgundy Blackcurrant is a plant with numerous health benefits. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it an effective remedy for relieving pain caused by arthritis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatism. This plant is also recognized for its detoxifying virtues, thus helping to cleanse the body of toxins. Finally, the Burgundy Blackcurrant is beneficial for the skin, promoting cellular regeneration and participating in the elimination of impurities. Its regular use can therefore contribute to improving joint and skin health, while promoting overall well-being.
Common questions
How to use Blackcurrant essential oil ?
Blackcurrant essential oil has many benefits. It is particularly effective for joint pain such as osteoarthritis. To relieve this pain, Blackcurrant Essential Oil can be diluted in a vegetable oil and massaged into painful joints.
Is blackcurrant an anti-inflammatory?
Blackcurrant is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to its high flavonoid and proanthocyanidol content. Blackcurrant leaves, branches and buds are distilled to extract a concentrate of its benefits.
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The Products
Hydrolat de Cassis de Bourgogne 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Essenciagua’s certified organic Hydrolat de Cassis de Bourgogne is an exceptional, versatile product. Derived from Ribes Nigrum, a plant native to France, this hydrolat is perfect for culinary use, but its benefits don’t stop there. Blackcurrant hydrosol is composed mainly of pyranic compounds, known in phytotherapy for their anti-oxidant, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. Cures of blackcurrant hydrosol soothe osteoarthritis-related pain in the elderly and can be life-saving...
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Blackcurrant Essential Oil from Burgundy 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Discover Burgundy Blackcurrant Essential Oil, an exceptional product from Essenciagua, certified organic. Made from Ribes Nigrum, a shrub grown in France, this oil is extracted from the buds, known for their beneficial properties. Blackcurrant Essential Oil is a skin tonic par excellence. It is particularly effective against rheumatism and inflammation, offering natural relief and a soothing action on painful joints. What’s more, its anti-inflammatory properties make it useful as an inhalant...
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