Vine leaves, Grape leaves, red, cut, organic - 100g

Vitis venifera, cut leaves, from certified organic farming

Red vine leaves come from the grapevine, a plant from the Vitaceae family that has been cultivated for thousands of years. Originally native to the Caucasus and the eastern Mediterranean, the vine has spread worldwide. The leaves are large, heart-shaped and take on a bright red colour in autumn. Since ancient times, the vine has not only been used as a source of food, but has also been symbolically celebrated in myths, religion and culture.

Indication

Astringent, for gout and rheumatism, vomiting, frost damage, ulcers, eczema and purulent wounds, skin impurities, bleeding, varicose veins

Application

Pour 500ml of boiling water over 2 teaspoons and leave to infuse for 10 minutes, then strain and drink.

Vine leaf tincture: Infuse 50 g red vine leaves in 500 ml ethyl alcohol for 3 weeks and then fill into dark bottles (can be kept for at least 2 years).