What are the characteristics of Red Vine?

In Greek medicine, the leaves and tendrils were recommended for local application against headaches, while the fruit juice was used to treat diarrhea and liver disorders. The leaves are reputed to be astringent, and in the 19th century were recommended for chronic diarrhea, dysentery and hemorrhage, hence the use of leaf powder for uterine and nasal bleeding. In folk medicine, the sap is reputed to be an oral diuretic, and is useful against scabs and ophthalmia. The ashes of the vine shoots are also reputed to be diuretic. Mature leaves and tendrils are tonic, diuretic and veinotonic.

Leclerc (20th century) recommends them for puberty circulatory disorders, rosacea and varicose veins, but preference is given to red leaves, rich in tannins. Today, in Europe, the leaf is popularly renowned for its astringent and homeostatic properties, and its use in the treatment of diarrhea, bleeding, hemorrhoids, varicose veins and circulatory disorders of venous origin.

Latin name: Vitis vinifera L. var. tinctoria
Botanical family: Vitaceae
Producer organ: Leaves, fruit, seeds

The red vine(Vitis vinifera L.), a member of the Vitaceae family, is a climbing plant widely cultivated throughout the world, mainly for its fruit, grapes, and for wine production. Well-known for its importance in the wine industry, it also stands out for its medicinal properties, particularly appreciated in phytotherapy.

Red vine leaves concentrate bioactive compounds such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and venotonic properties. These compounds play a key role in the treatment of venous circulation disorders, notablychronic venous insufficiency, characterized by poor blood circulation in the legs.

Native to the temperate regions of the Old World, red vines once ranged from southeastern Europe to central Asia. Today, it is grown 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 ground.

Usual formulations :

Red vine is used in phytotherapy in a variety of forms, adapted to different therapeutic needs. These include herbal teas, solid preparations for oral use (capsules, tablets, powders) and creams for cutaneous application. The recommended dose for adults is between 360 and 720 mg of dry extract per day by mouth, with a recommended treatment duration of 12 weeks. First effects can be seen after around 4 weeks.

Treatment of venous insufficiency

Herbal tea: Infuse 5 to 10 g of dried leaves in 250 ml of water, twice a day.
Cream: Apply a thin layer of cream containing 282 mg soft extract per 10 g to the affected area, 1 to 3 times a day.
As an oral dry extract: Take between 270 and 350 mg three to five times a day, over a four-week period.

Hemorrhoids and capillary fragility

For these conditions, herbal tea and dry extract are also effective, with a shorter treatment duration, generallyone week.

Precautions for use :

Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to the active substance.
- Not recommended for children under 18.
- Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women (lack of safety data).
Possible side effects:
- Nausea.
- Gastrointestinal disorders.
- Headaches and dizziness.
- Skin reactions: itching, urticaria, erythema.
Interactions and precautions for use:
- Risk of interaction with anticoagulant plants or drugs (garlic, ginseng, warfarin).
- Hormonal properties of resveratrol: avoid in people with a history of hormone-dependent cancers.
- Do not combine with anti-inflammatories, anticoagulants or supplements rich in omega-3.
- Stop taking red vine 15 days before surgery to limit the risk of bleeding.
Topical use:
- Do not apply to damaged skin.
- In case of serious disorders (thrombophlebitis, intense pain, leg ulcer), consult a doctor before use.

Main plant components :

Leaf :

Anthocyanosides (up to 0.3% of dry matter): cyanidol and peonidol glucosides
Other phenolic compounds: monocaffeyl-tartaric acid, phenylpropanoic acids
Flavonoids : flavonol glucosides
Hydrolyzable and non-hydrolyzable tannins or proanthocyanidols(OPC procyanidolic oligomers)

Fruit: grapes (stalk, skins, seeds and pulp)

Polyphenols :
- Flavanols (= flavan-3-ol)
- Flavonols (quercetin, myricetin, rutin, kaempferol)
Anthocyanidins :
- Monomers(catechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin, epicatechin gallate)
- Proanthocyanidins (oligomers)
Condensed tannins (polymers)
Phenolic acids(caffeic acid, gallic acid, ellagic acid, dihydroxybenzoic acid, ferulic acid)
Resveratrol (= trans-resveratrol, a stilbene)

The leaf, available in pharmacies and over-the-counter, has a Community monograph from the EMA and a control monograph in the French Pharmacopoeia. It is listed as a medicinal plant in the French Pharmacopoeia and is authorized as an ingredient in dietary supplements in France.

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