Vitis vinifera L.
Vitaceae
- Grape-vine
- waraq el-'inab ورق العنب
- waraq el-dawali ورق دوالي
- waraq el-karma ورق الكرمة
- zabib زبيب
- גֶּפֶן הַיַיִן
- גֶּפֶן הַיְּעָרוֹת
- gefen ha-yayin
- gefen ha-ye'arot
Climber, Phanerophyte shrub
- Humid habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Vitis vinifera L.
System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ageing | Strengthen memory |
Nootropic | Drink alcohol prepared from raisins (dried grapes). |
Fruit | Z |
Child Health | Abdominal pain & diarrhea in children |
Anti-diarrheal | Mix 1.5 cups of wine (Vitis) + dried bread in saucepan & heat a little; spread mixture over cloth & wrap baby in it at night. |
Fruit | Z |
Dermatological | Abscess |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary | Prepare poultice from leaves & apply to abscess over night for 3 days. |
Leaf | B |
Dermatological | Boils & to open/ expel pus |
Anti-Infective, Vulnery | 1.Mix wine vinegar + cow dung & bandage lesion (see CAUTIONS). |
Fruit | Z |
Dermatological | Eczema |
Anti-inflammatory | Apply grape wine vinegar + henna (Lawsonia sp.) + Rheum sp. to affected area. |
Fruit | Z |
Dermatological | Hair loss & strengthen hair |
Hair restorer | 1. Immerse tip of young branch in cup of water & steep for 12 hrs; water becomes cloudy with white sediment. Drink water & spread on head. (Z) |
Branch /twig, Fruit | Z, B |
Dermatological | Pruritis |
Anti-pruritic | Massage irritated area with wine vinegar. |
Fruit | Z |
Dermatological | Ringworm of scalp (Tinea capitis) |
Anti-fungal | 1. Mix wine vinegar + egg yolk & apply to affected area. |
Fruit | Z |
Dermatological | Urticaria |
Anti-allergy, Anti-pruritic | Eat dried fruits (raisins) x2 teaspoons mornings for 3 days. ( Z notes it "causes contraction of the bile ducts causing rash." ) |
Fruit | Z |
Ear, Nose & Throat | Nasal tumors |
Anti-tumor | Apply distilled alcohol + ? tartar oil (mustard seed) & apply to affected area. |
Fruit | Z |
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Inflammation of oropharynx/ throat |
Anti-Infective, Demulcent | Cook in (wine) vinegar Cinchona bark + alum + honey + water & gargle. |
Fruit | Z |
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Nosebleed |
Haemostatic | Inhale steam of wine vinegar over a fire. |
Fruit | Z |
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) | Tonsilitis |
Anti-Infective | Mix wine vinegar + alum (hydrated double sulfate salt of aluminium) + honey & gargle. |
Fruit | Z |
Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain & gas |
Carminative | 1. Drink wine + cinnamon. |
Fruit | Z |
Gastrointestinal | Constipation |
Laxative | 1. Eat fruit. (Z) |
Fruit | Z, B |
Gastrointestinal | Haemorrhoids |
Anti-haemorrhoidal | Prepare rectal suppository with raisins + lard + sugar. |
Fruit | Z |
Gastrointestinal | Jaundice, |
Hepatic | 1. Eat fresh fruits in season. |
Fruit | B |
General | Dizziness & body weakness |
Tonic | 1. Eat raisins (dried fruits) morning & evening. |
Fruit | Z |
General | Fever |
Anti-pyretic | 1. Mix wine + Cinchona sp. (Admin not specified). |
Fruit | Z |
General | Heat stroke |
Anti-pyretic, Refrigerant | Mix wine vinegar + rose water & rub on forehead. |
Fruit | Z |
General | Supply body with energy |
Nutritive | Eat ripe fruits. |
Fruit | Z |
General | Thirst; "especially after eating large amount of mandrakes" (Mandragora officinalis) |
Refrigerant | Eat large amounts of grape jam. |
Fruit | Z |
Helminth infections | Worms (intestinal) |
Anthelmintic, Vermifuge | 1. Drink grape wine vinegar + "qat" (Catha edulis). |
Fruit | Z |
Infectious Diseases | Measles |
Anti-Infective | Spread distilled alcohol (cognac, "araq") over body. Burn goat`s hair & sleep in smoke filled room well covered. ( Z adds "disease exits through abdomen"). |
Fruit | Z |
Mental Health | Madness & to soothe nerves |
Anti-psychotic, Sedative | Mix raisins + almonds + nuts + bee honey + Majorana + garlic + Nigella + Cinnamomum Cassia + black pepper + olive oil & eat. |
Fruit | Z |
Men`s Health/ Sexuality | Increase virility |
Aphrodisiac | 1. Eat dried fruits (raisins). |
Fruit | Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Back pain |
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory | Heat wine vinegar + Dorema ammoniacum, add Pistacia lentiscus resin & heat till mixture turns red; cool, spread on cloth & apply to painful area. |
Fruit | Z |
Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Knee pain, non traumatic & rheumatism. |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | 1.Mix wine vinegar + goat or sheep dung + goat`s blood (see NOTES & CAUTIONS) & bandage knee. |
Fruit | Z |
Nervous System | Headache |
Analgesic | 1. Rub head with (wine) vinegar alone or + lemon juice or + distilled alcohol (araq) |
Fruit | Z |
Opthalmic | Eye treatment |
Non-specific | Collect juice secreted from branches when pruning & apply to eyes. |
Branch /twig, Leaf | Z |
Oral health | Gingivitis |
Anti-gum disease | Use distilled alcohol (cognac, "araq") + water as mouthwash or gargle. |
Fruit | Z |
Oral Health | Mouth disinfectant |
Anti-septic, Mouth wash | Mix distilled alcohol (cognac, araq) + water & use as mouthwash. |
Fruit | Z |
Oral Health | Strengthen teeth & stop bleeding from mouth (i.e. gums) |
Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease | 1.Cook grapevines (Vitis) in water + flowers of Rosa sp. + Myrtus communis leaves + lentils & gargle |
Leaf | Z |
Oral Health | Toothache |
Analgesic | 1. Mix grape wine vinegar + Capparis leaves or salt. (Admin. not specified.) |
Fruit | Z |
Pain Relief | Pain relief from purulent infection under fingernail |
Analgesic | Immerse finger in cup of "araq" (distilled alcohol) until pain subsides. |
Fruit | Z |
Respiratory | Colds, runny nose |
Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal | 1. Wine + Cinchona (Admin. not specified.) |
Fruit | Z |
Respiratory | Cough & soften throat |
Anti-tussive, Demulcent | Cook Sambucus nigra in water + dried figs or raisins & drink liquid. |
Fruit | Z |
Surgical/ Trauma | Haemorrhage |
Haemostatic | 1. Use leaves as a compress. |
Fruit, Leaf | Z |
Venoms, Bites & Stings | Scorpion bite |
Anti-venom | Pour distilled alcohol (cognac, araq, ) over bite & tie string on both sides (of the bite). |
Fruit | Z |
Women`s Health | Post-partum haemorrhage |
Haemostatic | Boil stems in water & drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Stem | Z |
Wound healing | Antiseptic for wounds & skin |
Antiseptic | 1. Place fresh leaves on wound & replace daily. |
Leaf | Z |
Wound Healing | Burn |
Vulnerary | Mix wine vinegar + salt + oil & apply to burn. |
Fruit | Z |
Wound Healing | Heal open wounds/ open & heal closed skin lesions |
Vulnerary | Use leaves. (Preparation/ Admin not specified. ) |
Leaf | Z |
Wound Healing | Infected wounds & skin lesions |
Anti-Infective, Vulnerary | Use vinegar or water to wet ground flax seeds, spread over cloth & apply. |
Fruit | Z |
Wound Healing | Skin & wound antispetic |
Anti-septic | 1. Apply fresh leaves to wound & replace x1/day. |
Leaf | Z |
Other Uses
Vitis vinifera L.
System/State | Complaint / Use | Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cosmetic | Dye hair black |
Dye | Cook grape leaves + mulberry leaves (Morus nigra) + fig leaves (from tree producing black fruit) & wash hair with mixture. |
Leaf | Z |
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER.
1. In various recipes for Vitis vinifera several types of preparations are used including raisons (dried grapes), vinegar & distilled alcohol as Cognac (from white wine) & "araq" or "arak" (a distilled spirit typically made from grape & aniseed).
Some externally applied recipes for Vitis vinifera for skin problems, burns, ringworm, pain & rheumatism include adding dung from various animals e.g. camels, goats. This historical, discredited treatment is dangerous and not recommended.