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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Blackcurrant seed oil''' is derived from the seeds of ''[[Ribes nigrum]]'' (blackcurrant, or European currant). It contains an unusually high amount of [[omega-6]] (15-20 percent) as well as a high amount of [[omega-3]] fatty acids (12-14 percent). It also contains [[linoleic acid]] as well as 2-4 percent [[stearidonic acid]]. There are some indications that black currant seed oil is anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/bla_0036.shtml|title=Blackcurrant Seed Oil}} from the [http://www.pdrhealth.com/ PDRHealth] Web site</ref> In European [[folk medicine]], black currant once had a considerable reputation for controlling [[diarrhea]], promoting urine output (as a [[diuretic]]) and reducing [[arthritis|arthritic]] and [[rheumatism|rheumatic]] pains.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldhealth.net/p/aadr-black-currant-seed-oil-ribes-nigrum.html|title=Black Currant Seed Oil (Ribes nigrum)}} from the [http://www.worldhealth.net/ World Health] Web site</ref> It is primarily used medicinally and as a diet supplement.<br />
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