Grape Leaf FAQs

[MicheleStudent]

Hi Doc,

I just wrapped up Immune & Lymphatics lesson #2 and during the discussion of cytokine storms you talked about Grape Leaf tincture to help stop/slow those symptoms in the lungs.  I’ve looked in three herbal reference books and in your materia medica section and cannot find anything on Grape Leaf and I have some questions.

• What are the properties of Grape Leaf that work medicinally in the body?
• Do you recommend combining it with other herbs for a synergistic effect?
• When do you harvest – young or old?  Do you dry before tincturing or use fresh?
• Does it matter what variety of grape?

Can you please discuss further this herb?

 

Thank you,

Michele

 

Michele
SongHaven Farm

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Donna Larson, Sydnia Ginger Anady, Heidi

[DawnStudent]

Hello Michelle, I had a thread for Cytokine Balance Formula, Grape Leaf Substitute which covered some of your questions. While you wait for a complete answer from Doc, I thought this link would be helpful. https://homesteadacademy.com/forums/topic/substitutions-for-grape-leaf-in-cytokine-balance-formula/

No, it does not cover all of your questions, but it does lean into the information that you are requesting.  I hope you find it useful 😉

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Paige, Heidi

[Dan FlowersStudent]

Can’t quite remember where this info was…might have been a live webinar but Doc said that if a Cytokine storm was happening he would be taking the grape leaf and pine and chaga together to stop the storm.  Not much but related to your question a little.  Great question 🙂

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[Teresa FieldsStudent]

I was thinking it was the resveratrol in the grape leaf and that he mentioned something about how pine needle worked in a similar manner. I’m not sure about type of grape, but I do recall how he talked about not really finding a difference medicinally between the white and red grape.

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Michele, Heidi

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Grape leaf contains resveratrol which is an anti-inflammatory that decreases cytokines. I dry mine before tincturing. Darker grapes are supposed to make stronger leaves but I haven’t noticed a difference.

Grape Leaf (Vitis spp.)

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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Donna Larson, Shauna Thomson, Sydnia Ginger Anady, Michele

[MicheleStudentTopic Author]

Thank you Doc!   I’ve also read that rhubarb root contains resveratrol.  Do you ever make tincture of rhubarb root and use it for this benefit?

Michele
SongHaven Farm

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

I never have.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[PaigeStudent]

Is there any benefit to using the skin and seeds?.  I recently used up all my DIY grape juice and dehydrated the skin and seed.  I think I saw that they also contain Resveratrol.

PMR

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

They do. But I don’t know how much compared to the leaf.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

[Donna LarsonStudent]

I have these same questions!  I have found some info in a few other posts, but not clear answers to these questions.

Use fresh or dry grape leaves to make a tincture?

When do you harvest?

Thx

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

I harvest them when they’re young but fully grown and look happy and healthy. I tincture them dry.

Grape Leaf (Vitis spp.)

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

• This reply was modified 7 months, 1 week ago by Dr. Patrick Jones.
• This reply was modified 7 months, 1 week ago by Dr. Patrick Jones.

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