Grape Seed

Species Name: Grape Seed.

Also known as: Red Wine Extract, Muscat, Common grape vine, Muskat, Grape Seed Extract, Grapevine, Vitis vinifera.

The nutritional significance of the herb grape seed has been known and used for thousands of years. It was used by the Egyptians, Greek philosophers and European healers for centuries.

What is Grape Seed: The grape seed extract is derived naturally from plants and are considered to be antioxidants.

The grape seed contains chemicals that are known to be very effective when used in this fashion for medical purposes. They help to promote good blood circulation and aid in protecting the cells in your body from being damaged when they are exposed to dangerous toxins.

In fact, grape seeds are thought to be the best form of antioxidants available today. They are believed to work in several different ways to treat a number of assorted diseases.

Home remedies using Grape Seed:

Benefits of Grape Seed:

One of the main benefits provided by grape seed includes aiding in the prevention and treatment of heart conditions. It does this by lowering cholesterol levels and high blood pressure.

It is believed to help improve the conditions of veins and arteries therefore, it is very beneficial when used for varicose veins and other similar conditions.

Research is still being done on grape seeds but some studies show that this herb is beneficial in controlling the damage that tobacco, pollution and other drugs can do to your body’s cells.

It may also be good when used as a treatment for medical conditions such as hemorrhoids, skin abrasions and dietary supplements.

Uses of Grape Seed:

  • Heart conditions
  • Lowering cholesterol
  • Lowering blood pressure
  • Chronic venous
  • Extract
  • Oil

Side Effects of Grape Seed:

There are not a lot of side effects caused from using grape seed. However, some of the mild side effects that have been reported by some users of this herb include stomach pain, headaches, nausea, coughing and sore throat.

The oil that is used for dietary purposes can cause soft stools.

Grape seed may affect and slow down how fast your blood can clot. Therefore, it should not be taken with other drugs that have the same effects or it is possible for uncontrollable bleeding to occur.

It is advised that you do not use this herb if you are nursing or pregnant without first consulting your doctor.