Synonym(s)
Folia vitis viniferae; Folia viti viniferae; red vine leaves; Vine leaves; Vitis viniferia folium
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Extracts of red vine leaves are used as a phytotherapeutic agent for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (see below venous remedies). Red vine leaves contain various flavonoids with the main representative quercetin-3O-beta-glycoside. It also contains tatrate, wine, apples, succinic acid and tannins.
Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.
Known in naturopathy as blood circulation stimulating, anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory and "vitalizing".
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IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.
Varices (I83.9), chronic venous insufficiency (I87.2), leg edemas.
Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.
- Peroral: 180-360 mg p.o. once/day before breakfast. In a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, the efficacy of Vitis vinifera in a dosage of 360 and 720 mg was evaluated in 260 patients. Both dosages reduced lower leg edema to the same extent as compression stockings.
- Cream: Apply 1-2 times/day thinly to the skin and massage in.
Standard concentrationThis section has been translated automatically.
Cream: 2-3%.
PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.
Antistax extra vein tablets, Antistax vein capsules, Antistax vein cream
Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.
Medically effective in red vine leaf extract is a mixture of different flavone-glycosides and flavone-glucuronides (e.g. quercetin-glucuronide, isoquercitrin).
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Kiesewetter H et al (2000) Efficacy of orally administered extract of red vine leaf AS 195 (folia vitis vinifera) in chronic venous insufficiency (stages I-III). A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial. Pharmaceutical research 50: 109-117
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