Grape Leaf Extract
 
Product Name: Grape Leaf Extract
Botanical Source: Vitis vinifera L.
Appearance: Fine Brown Powder
Specification: Ratio Extract 4:1

Overview:
Red grapevine leaves,Vitis vinifera L., are rich in flavonoids including anthocyanins,oligomeric proanthocyanidins(OPCs), quercetin and isoquercitrin. Knowledge of the medical properties of grap vine can be traced far back in history. In Europe, the leaves of Vitis vinifera are documented in the literature of traditional medicine for there astringent and homeostatic properties where they are utilized in the treatment of diarrhea, bleeding, haemorrhoids, varicose veins and other circulatory diseases. Native North American indigenous peoples used the leaf tea of related fox grape(Vitis labrusca L.) for treating diarrhea, as well as for hepatitis, stomachaches and thrush and externally poulticed the wilted leaves for sore breasts, rheumatism,headaches and fevers. Other closely related Vitis species have been used similarly.Clinical trials have proven the efficacy of preparations made from Vitis vinifera leaf in the treatment of venous insufficiency. Once-daily doses of 360 and 720 mg of leaf extract were confirmed to be safe and effective in the treatment of mild chronic venous insufficiency,reducing  significantly lower leg edema and circumference whilst improving other chronic symptoms(tired, heavy legs,sensation of tension, tingling and pain in the legs) were statistically significantly improved. It has been suggested that grape vine leaf extract and tea, being similar to red wine in flavonoid content, may be effective in decreasing the risk of atherosclerosis and ultimately coronary heart disease mortality. Quercetin, found abundantly within the leaves, is known to possess anti-cancer, anti-tumor, and other important therapeutic activities of significant potency and low systemic toxicity.


Traditional Usage:
-Anti-inflammatory
-Antioxidant
-Bone and Joint Conditions
-Bruises
-Chronic Venous Insufficiency
-Circulatory Disorders
-Diarrhea
-Edema
-Fever(poultice externally)
-Free Radical Related Diseases
-Headaches(poultice externally)
-Hemorrhoids
-Hepatitis
-Lymphoedema
-Lymphatic Disorders
-Premenstrual Syndrome(PMS)
-Rheumatism(poultice externally)
-Sore Breasts(poultice externally)
-Stomachaches
-Swollen Ankles
-Thrush
-Vascular Disorders
-Venous Insufficiency
-Water Retention