What is the red vine?
Cultivated since the time of ancient Greece, the red vine (Vitis vinifera var. tinctoria in Latin) designates a plant (a shrub) present in the Mediterranean regions. For centuries, the red vine has been used for herbal purposes. The leaves of the red vine are harvested during the summer and until September, when the leaves of the red vine display their most vibrant color.
What are the benefits of red vine, what effects on blood circulation?
In terms of composition, the red vine leaf contains:
- of the mineral salts ;
- of the vitamin C ;
- of the phytonutrients ;
- of the anthocyanosides (responsible for its color in autumn);
- of the tannins.
The red vine owes its status as a health partner to its benefits on blood circulation:
- Thanks to its phytonutrients, the red vine (leaves) acts as a veinotonicA angioprotector (action reinforced by the presence of tannins) and a anti-edematous natural.
- The tannins will also have a astringent and vasoconstrictor activityespecially as among them the proanthocyanidins intervene against free radicals so that they stabilize the collagen of the membranes of the vessels.
- As for the anthocyanosides, they reduce the capillarity of the vessels.
Clear, red vine leaf boosts the tone and resistance of blood vessels. In general, the red vine thus helps to fight against venous insufficiency. It relieves the unpleasant sensations associated with heavy legs, reduces edema, reduces varicose veins. Red vine is also recommended to relieve hemorrhoids.
To know : other essential plants in traditional herbal medicine can relieve the symptoms of venous insufficiency. This is the case, among others, of Cassisof witch hazel or even Indian brown ; nevertheless, the red vine presents a better tolerance profile.
What are the forms of use of the red vine?
The red vine used for herbal purposes is most often in the form:
- of powder ;
- of capsules ;
- ofdry or liquid extracts ;
- of creams ;
- ofinfusion.
Whatever the use of the red vine, it is imperative to refer to the dosages indicated by the manufacturers. The latter can indeed vary significantly depending on the format used and the dosage of active ingredients. I’advice from a health professional is also welcome before starting a red vine treatment.
What are the contraindications of red vine?
The body generally tolerates the active ingredients of red vine rather well (there are no major side effects).
Like any active substance, however, red vine has some contraindications. This is particularly the case for women who have developed a breast cancer and people already receiving treatment for blood circulation. The veinotonic action of red vine could indeed interact with the medical treatment already in place.
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