red currant leaf

1. Can you eat red currant leaves?
2. Are red currants poisonous?
3. Why are red currants illegal?
4. What are red currants good for?

Can you eat red currant leaves?

Both varieties are very fragrant, with black currant leaves smelling of currant cordial, while red currant leaves have a green, fresh scent. They have a currant flavor but can also be sharp and tangy.
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Are red currants poisonous?

Unripe berries or a large number of ripe berries are mildly poisonous and can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

Why are red currants illegal?

The federal government had banned the growing of black and red currants in 1911 when the burgeoning logging industry put pressure on lawmakers to eliminate the currants because they were thought to be an intermediate host of white pine blister rust.

What are red currants good for?

Red currants are rich in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system, preventing infection and helping us recover from illnesses. It prevents not only common colds, but also gives the body the ability to fight against the formation of certain kinds of cancers.