Blackcurrant seed oil

Blackcurrant seed oil is derived from the seeds of ribes nigrum]] (black currant, 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 blackcurrant seed oil is anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective.{{cite web|url=http://www.pdrhealth.com/info/v1us/blackcurrant-seed-oil|title=Blackcurrant Seed Oil|work=PDRhealth|publisher=PDR Network}} In European folk medicine, black currant once had a considerable reputation for controlling diarrhea, promoting urine output (as a diuretic) and reducing arthritic and rheumatic pains.{{cite web|url=http://www.skinsentials.com.au/beautytips/black-currant-seed-oil-ribes-nigrum/|title=Black Currant Seed Oil (Ribes nigrum)|work=Skinsentials|access-date=2014-12-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207034123/http://www.skinsentials.com.au/beautytips/black-currant-seed-oil-ribes-nigrum/|archive-date=2014-12-07|url-status=dead}} It is primarily used medicinally and as a diet supplement.