When your legs start to feel heavy at the end of the day, red vine can really make a difference. At Soin-et-Nature, we’ve selected products made with this plant, which is known for its benefits for blood circulation. Whether to relieve heavy legs, improve venous comfort, or simply feel lighter in your daily life, red vine is a valuable ally, especially in cases of mild venous insufficiency.
More detailsIn Greek medicine, the leaves and tendrils were recommended for topical application to treat headaches, and the fruit juice was used to treat diarrhea and liver disorders. The leaves are known for their astringent properties and were recommended in the 19th century for chronic diarrhea, dysentery, and hemorrhages, which explains the use of leaf powder to treat uterine and nosebleeds. In folk medicine, the sap is considered a diuretic when taken orally and is believed to be effective against scabies and eye infections. The ashes of the vine shoots are also reputed to have diuretic properties. Leaves and tendrils harvested at maturity act as tonics, diuretics, and venotonics.
Leclerc (20th century) recommended them for circulatory disorders associated with puberty, rosacea, and varicose veins, but preference is given to red leaves, which are rich in tannins. Today, in Europe, the leaf is popularly known for its natural astringent and homeostatic properties and its use in treating diarrhea, bleeding, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and venous circulatory disorders.
The red grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.), belonging to the Vitaceae family, is a climbing plant widely cultivated around the world, primarily for its fruit—grapes—and for wine production. Well known for its importance in the wine industry, it is also distinguished by its medicinal properties, which are particularly valued in herbal medicine.
Red grapevine leaves contain bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, which possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and venotonic properties. These compounds play a key role in the treatment of venous circulation disorders, particularlychronic venous insufficiency, which is characterized by poor blood circulation in the legs.
Native to the temperate regions of the Old World, the red vine once stretched from southeastern Europe to Central Asia. Today, it is cultivated on every continent except Antarctica. This climbing plant, which can grow up to six meters long thanks to its tendrils, has deep roots that can penetrate up to 15 meters into the soil.
Red vine is used in herbal medicine in various forms, tailored to different therapeutic needs. These include herbal teas, solid preparations for oral use (capsules, tablets, powders), and creams for topical application. The recommended dose for an adult ranges from 360 to 720 mg of dry extract per day taken orally, with a recommended treatment duration of 12 weeks. The first effects may become noticeable after about 4 weeks.
For these conditions, the herbal tea and dry extract are also effective, with a shorter treatment duration, generallyone week.
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Fruit: grape (stems, skins, seeds, and pulp)
The leaf, dispensed in pharmacies and available over the counter outside of pharmacies, has an EMA monograph and a control monograph in the French Pharmacopoeia. It is listed in the French Pharmacopoeia’s list of medicinal plants and is authorized as an ingredient in dietary supplements in France.
Soin-et-Nature offers a complete range of dietary supplements dedicated to circulatory health, designed to address various needs related to blood circulation. Here are the main categories available:
These dietary supplements for circulation, available on Soin-et-Nature, help you take care of your circulatory system and regain comfort and lightness in your daily life.
