Grapevine (red vine)

• TinctureLeafInternalEMA well-established

  Standardised red vine leaf extract is used for chronic venous insufficiency - for swollen, heavy and tired legs, a feeling of tension, pain and night-time calf cramps. The EMA classifies this use as 'well-established use'; the flavonoids and tannins improve capillary sealing and reduce oedema.

  Preparation & dosage

  Sources: [1] [2] [6]

• RawFruitInternalTraditional use

  The grape is a popular food, supplying sugars, fruit acids and polyphenols; the skin contains resveratrol. Note: harmless for humans, but grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs (nephrotoxic).

  Preparation & dosage

  Sources: [3] [5]

Red vine leaf extract is generally well tolerated; occasionally gastrointestinal upset (nausea, stomach ache), headache or hypersensitivity skin reactions (itching, reddening) occur. Sudden, one-sided leg swelling with pain, warmth or redness is NOT a case for self-treatment - see a doctor immediately (possible thrombosis). There is insufficient data on the extract in pregnancy and lactation. IMPORTANT: grapes and raisins (the fruit) are toxic to dogs and can cause acute kidney failure.