The gooseberry, or Ribes uva-crispa, is a forest and garden shrub. Wild varieties of gooseberry originate from the temperate zones of Europe, Asia and America. The breeding of gooseberries began sometime in the 15th century in England and France. From there, the bred varieties spread throughout Europe.

Gooseberry is rich in silicon and also contains vitamins C, E and B, as well as minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, carotene, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, biotin, copper, silicon, fibre, unsaturated fatty acids and plenty of pectin.

It strengthens blood vessels, benefits the heart, helps lower blood pressure, improves fat metabolism, promotes hair and nail growth, and detoxifies the kidneys and urinary tract.

You can prepare a delicious tea from gooseberry leaves, which supports immunity and is suitable for calming before menstruation. Prepare using dried leaves (20 g of leaves per ½ l of water, leave to infuse for 10 minutes and drink warm).

It has a sour taste and a refreshing nature, moves downwards and supports fluid retention.