Relationship: Phlebitis and grape

Evidence supporting the use of: Grape
For the health condition: Phlebitis

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Grapes, particularly grape leaves, have a traditional history of use in the management of phlebitis and related venous disorders. In European folk medicine, red vine leaf extracts (from Vitis vinifera) have long been applied to promote venous health and alleviate symptoms such as swelling, heaviness, and discomfort in the legs—symptoms commonly associated with phlebitis and chronic venous insufficiency. The historical use is primarily rooted in the observation that populations consuming grape products or using grape leaf poultices experienced less discomfort from varicose veins and vein inflammation.

Modern herbal pharmacopoeias often list red vine leaf as a supportive remedy for venous conditions, but the scientific evidence specifically linking grape fruit (the edible berry) or general grape extracts to the treatment or prevention of phlebitis is limited. Most research has focused on red vine leaf extracts standardized to their polyphenolic content, which may exert antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that theoretically benefit venous tone and reduce inflammation. However, these studies are mostly small, preliminary, and do not directly address phlebitis as a primary outcome.

In summary, the use of grape (especially red vine leaf) for phlebitis is justified by traditional practice, with some early scientific exploration, but robust clinical evidence is lacking. Therefore, its use is more strongly supported by tradition than by conclusive scientific data.

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