The beauty of the plant, blackcurrant, is that almost all parts of the plant have good medicinal properties. Blackcurrant's rich antioxidant content fights many diseases, and anthocyanins are its main form of antioxidants. This fruit contains more than 300 different chemicals, a figure that tells us just how nutritious blackcurrants are. These antioxidants protect against harmful enzymes such as cyclooxygenase 1 and cyclooxygenase 2 and act as an anti-inflammatory and treatment for arthritis.

In addition, blackcurrants are also effective against Alzheimer's disease. This fruit contains what is called Cassis polysaccharides become, containing galactose, glucose and other sugar complexes. These substances provide the body with the components it needs to fight off tumors and cancer. With so many benefits, doctors now often use blackcurrants as an alternative to medications. It is no longer simply a fruit, but also a powerful health promoter.