Black Currant Seed Oil
(Ribes Nigrum)
Ribes is derived from the Arabic name ribas meaning acid-tasting; migrum meaning black root.
A flowering shrub also known as European Black Currant, is is often found in damp woods or located by streams. Believed to originate in England, the Black Currant shrub is now grown in Europe, Turkey, USA and Chile.
Some traditional uses include tea from the leaves used to ease sore throat pain and using the berries of the shrub to make a cold drink.
Black Currant Seed Oil is a rich source of an Omega-6 fatty acid called GLA (gamma-linoleic acid).
GLA is an essential fatty acid which the body converts into prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance. Prostaglandin is reported to offer anti-inflammatory and blood thnning properties. In many studies it has been found that a deficiency in GLA attributes to poor skin condition, especially psoriasis and eczema.
Taken internally, Black Currant Seed Oil has agreat effect on the cardiovascular system helping to improve the immune system and aid with arthritis pain.
Common Uses of Black Currant Seed Oil
- Creams
- Lotions
- Cosmetics
- Salves and balms
- Oral supplement
Benefits of Black Currant Seed Oil
- High GLA content
- Contains nutrients to promote healthy skin cells
- Helps to improve acne and rosacea
- Alleviates the symptons associated with ezcema and psoriasis
- Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory
BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
TRADE NAME: OBN 602 RBS/R
CHEMICAL NAME: BLACK CURRANT SEED OIL
INCI NAME: RIBES NIGRUM
CAS NUMBER: 97676-19-2
EINECS NUMBER: N/A
| |
U.M. |
Test Method |
Range |
| Physical status at 25C0 |
|
Visual |
Liquid |
| Acid value |
mgKOH/g |
AOCS Cd3a-63 |
<5 |
| Iodine value |
gI 2/100 |
AOCS Tg2a-64 |
170 - 185 |
| Saponification value |
mgKOH/g |
ISO 3657-1988 |
180 - 195 |
| Peroxide value |
meq02/Kg |
Internal method |
<5 |
| Color |
Yellow/Red |
Lovibond cell 5-1/4" |
Conform |
| Unsaponifiable matter |
% |
Internal method |
<1 |
| Density at 20Co |
g/cc |
ASTM D1298-85 |
0.920 - 0.930 |
| Refractive index |
|
ASTM 1248-92 |
1.475 - 1.481 |
Fatty acids composition % (GLC):
| Myristic acid |
C14:0 |
<0.2 |
| Palmitic acid |
C16:0 |
6 - 8 |
| Palmitoleic acid |
C16:1 |
<0.5 |
| Stearic acid |
C18:0 |
<2.5 |
| Oleic acid |
C18:1 |
9 - 13 |
| Linoleic acid |
C18:2 |
40 - 55 |
| Alpha-Linolenic acid |
C18:3n9 |
10 - 15 |
| Gamma Linolenic acid |
C18:3n6 |
12 - 20 |
| Stearidonic acid |
C18:4n6 |
1 - 5 |
| Arachidic acid |
C20:0 |
<0.5 |
| Eicosenoic acid |
C20:1 |
<1.0 |
| Behenic acid |
C22:0 |
<0.4 |
| Erucic acid |
C22:1 |
<0.2 |
| Lignoceric acid |
C24:0 |
<0.4 |
|
