Grapes: a beloved fruit wether you are 6 years old and drinking from a juice box, or 36 and drinking from a wine glass. Whichever way you choose to enjoy grapes, one thing is certain--they are jamb packed with vitamins, nutrients, and a myriad of constituents. Combined, this trio of health is effective in treating ailments ranging from varicose veins to hemorrhoids.
History & Folklore
Grapes have a long recorded history. In the bible, Jesus turned water into wine. Even before this time, wine is mentioned in greek mythology and ancient Chinese medicine. In 1652, Nicholas Culpepper describes the grape vine as "a most gallant tree of the sun very sympathetical to the body of man, and that's the reason spirit of wine is the greatest cordial amongst all vegetables."
Habitat & Cultivation
How are grapes grown? Well I once heard it was through the grape vine. Get it? Seriously though, grapes are a deciduous climber. The branches and vines serve as the foundation for clusters of round fruit which can vary in color from green to black. Grapes are native to southern Europe and western Asia. They are cultivated in warm temperate regions throughout the world for their fruit and to produce wine. The leaves will be collected in summer, while the fruit is collected in fall.
Uses
Grape Leaves grape leaves, especially those red in color, contain astringent and anti-inflammatory properties; together they treat diarrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine hemorrhage; additionally, it can be used as a mouth wash for ulcers and as a douche for vaginal discharge
Fruit helpful in treating varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and capillary fragility
Sap the sap found in the branches of grape vines can be used as a soothing eye wash
Nourishment & Detoxification grapes are nourishing and have mild laxative properties--good for convalescence, and gastrointestinal tract & liver health; grape fasts are recommended for detoxification
Parts used
Leaves
Fruit
Sap
Seeds
Key Actions
Antioxidant
Expectorant
Emollient
Astringent
Circulatory-protective activity
Antiaging
Anti-inflammatory
Constituents
Flavonoids
Tannins
Tartrates
Inositol
Carotenes
Choline
Sugar
Pectin
Vitamins A, B, & C
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 283.
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