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Grapeseed Pinebark Herb - Uses And Side Effects

Grapeseed is extracted from the seeds of Vitis vinifera. Pinebark comes from the bark of the European coastal pine tree, Pinus maritima or P. nigra. Both herbs contain proanthocyanidins, a chemical marketed as Pycnogenol. Grape Seed Extract (along with Pycnogenol, an extract derived from maritime pine bark ) is an important source of one of nature's most potent antioxidants, the proanthocyanidins, which are synergistic with Vitamin C - that is, they greatly enhance the activity of Vitamin C in the body.

Common doses of grapeseed-pinebark

Grapeseed and pinebark come as:

• tablets (25 to 300 milligrams)
• capsules (25 to 300 milligrams).

Some experts recommend the following dose:

• As tablets or capsules, 25 to 300 milligrams taken orally daily for up to 3 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of 40 to 80 milligrams taken orally daily.

Uses of grapeseed-pinebark herb

• Cancer
• Powerful, natural and hypoallergenic free radical scavenger and antioxidant.
• Inflammation
• Poor circulation
• Provides protection to brain and spinal nerves from potent free radical damage.
• Varicose veins

Side effects of grapeseed-pinebark

Call your health care practitioner if you experience unusual symptoms when taking grapeseed or pinebark.

Interactions

Combining herbs with certain drugs may alter their action or produce unwanted side effects. Tell your health care practitioner about any prescription or nonprescription drugs you're taking.

Important paints to remember

• If you have a circulation problem, call your health care practitioner immediately if your hands or feet become cold or pale while you're using grapeseed or pinebark.

What the research shows

Although grapeseed extract is popular in Europe, it hasn't been studied adequately in people for medical experts to recommend its medicinal use. The same holds true for pinebark

Other names for grapeseed-pinebark: -

Other names for grapeseed include Vitis coignetiae and Vitis vinifera. Other names for pinebark include muskat, Pinus maritima, and Pinus nigra.

Products containing grapeseed and pinebark are sold under such names as Mega Juice, NutraPack, and Pycnogenol.