It is called “the plant of blood circulation”. The red vine works miracles against heavy legs, thanks to the oligo-proanthocyanidins (OPC) that compose it. These act on the consequences of venous insufficiency and on varicose veins. They also help relieve inflammation which is related to the permeability of blood vessels.

There are different ways to consume red vine, depending on your lifestyle and the efficiency you are looking for. It’s up to you to find yours, accompanied by your pharmacist or doctor.

Vine leaf extract

This version of using the fig leaf is very common. It is found as a liquid or dry extract, as well as a powder. The red vine in mono plant is the most dosed but it is also found in association with other plants.

It is recommended to consume between 360 mg to 720 mg of grape leaf extract per day or approximately 1000 mg of powder per day.

In the form of an infusion

From the XNUMXth century, the therapeutic virtues of the vine were recognized. The vine leaves, harvested in the fall after they were loaded with anthocianidins, which gives them this characteristic red color, were then dried and then prepared in the form of an infusion.

This technique is still preferred by many women today and if you don’t have a vineyard at home, you will find loose dried leaves, or prepared sachets, in most organic grocery stores. In the form of infusion, it is recommended to consume between 30 g and 50 g of grape leaves per day.

Mother tincture

The mother tincture is the basis of most homeopathic medicines. This solution results from a mixture of plants and alcohol, which macerated for several days before being filtered.

The mother tincture of red vine can be consumed in the form of drops which are easier to swallow when diluted in a glass of water.

In balm or lotion

Against varicose veins and heavy legs, you can also opt for the red vine in the form of cream.

Available in pharmacies, this formula is easy to apply and will act quickly against varicose veins and the feeling of heavy legs.

Grape seed tablets

Oligo-proanthocyanidins are also very present in the envelope of grape seeds. Consuming them in the form of an extract, at a rate of 150 mg to 300 mg per day, is therefore particularly suitable. They can be found in pharmacies in the form of capsules or tablets.

Whenever possible, choose those that bear the mention “standardized in OPC”.

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