Ribes lacustre

Ribes lacustre
Family:Ribes lacustre; Analgesic; Birthing aid; Laxative; Ophthalmic; Stomachic.
Common name:Prickly blackcurrant
The leaves or the bark can be chewed and then placed on sores caused by the prickles of this plant. A decoction of the bark has been used as a wash for sore eyes. The decoction has also been taken by women during labour to ease the birth. A decoction of the root can be taken several times a day as a treatment for constipation. A decoction of the twigs has been taken in the treatment of general body aches. A decoction of dried branches has been used in the treatment of stomach complaints diarrhoea and colds.

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