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        "rendered": "<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Grape (Vitis vinifera)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Vitis vinifera<small>Grapevine family (Vitaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Berries, kernels, leaves<small>Seeds as OPC extract, leaves filled<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Sweet, juicy<small>red varieties have more tannins in the skin<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">South Caucasus<small>Wine for about 8,000 years<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Resveratrol and OPC<small>in the peel and seeds, not in the pulp<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Important<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Toxic to dogs<small>Even small amounts can damage the kidneys.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The grape is the fruit with the longest cultivated history. Its most valuable substances are found in the skin and seeds \u2013 red grapes with seeds are therefore the better choice. The famous resveratrol is present in such small amounts that it&#039;s not a reason to choose grapes (or red wine). Grapes and raisins are poisonous to dogs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>Eight thousand years of wine<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/obst-traube.jpg\" alt=\"Rote Weintrauben auf hellem Holz\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">In Georgia, archaeologists found clay jugs containing wine residue that are around 8,000 years old - the oldest evidence of wine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The grapevine was domesticated in the South Caucasus, in the area of present-day Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. From there, it spread through Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece throughout the Mediterranean region. The Romans planted vines along the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Its wild ancestor, the wild grapevine, still grows today in the riparian forests of the Upper Rhine \u2013 as one of the rarest plants in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>In the 19th century, the phylloxera aphid, introduced from America, destroyed almost all European vineyards. Viticulture was saved by grafting European vines onto phylloxera-resistant American rootstocks \u2013 a practice still used today. Table grapes are distinct varieties with large, thin-skinned, often seedless berries; in the 19th century, &quot;grape cures&quot; were fashionable in spa towns like Merano and Bad D\u00fcrkheim.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What the grape does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Grapes provide quick energy from glucose and fructose, along with potassium, vitamin K, and water. But the interesting stuff is in the skin and seeds: <strong>Resveratrol<\/strong>, anthocyanins (in red varieties) and <strong>oligomeric procyanidins (OPC)<\/strong>, which are mainly found in the kernels.<\/p>\n<p>Resveratrol became famous through the &quot;French Paradox&quot;\u2014the idea that red wine protected the French from heart attacks. While laboratory results were impressive, human studies have been sobering: the amounts in grapes and wine are far too small, and even high-dose supplements showed no convincing effects. In any case, alcohol is not a health tonic.<\/p>\n<p>Grape seed extract with OPC is better researched. Small studies and reviews show a slight reduction in blood pressure and improvements in venous disorders. Regarding grapes as a fruit: a sweet, healthy fruit, preferably red, with skin and preferably with seeds \u2013 and not consumed in large quantities as a diet snack.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>8,000 years<\/b><span>Is wine detectable in Georgia?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 16 g<\/b><span>Sugar per 100g of grapes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>over 10,000<\/b><span>Grape varieties worldwide<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>0.1 - 1.5 mg<\/b><span>Resveratrol in 100g of red grapes - far too little for study doses<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>That&#039;s what&#039;s in the grape<\/h2>\n<p>The pulp contains mostly water, <strong>Glucose<\/strong> and fructose in roughly equal parts, tartaric acid and malic acid, potassium, and some vitamins C and K. These are found in the skin of red grapes. <strong>Anthocyanins<\/strong>, Flavonols such as quercetin and the stilbene resveratrol, which the vine produces to protect itself against fungal infections.<\/p>\n<p>The kernels are rich in <strong>Procyanidins (OPC)<\/strong> and contain an oil rich in linoleic acid, which is sold as grapeseed oil. Grape seed flour and extract are therefore separate products. Raisins are also concentrated grapes: high in sugar, but also containing fiber, potassium, and iron.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes the grape stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Grapes go well with cheese, nuts and game - and red ones with seeds are the more substantial choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Health<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>red, with peel &amp; seeds<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The polyphenols are located in the skin and seeds - chew red varieties and seeded grapes well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Blood sugar<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Cheese &amp; Nuts<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Protein and fat slow down the rise in blood sugar - a cheese plate is the smarter choice compared to a portion of grapes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">lettuce<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Chicory &amp; Walnut<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Halved grapes, bitter chicory, walnuts, blue cheese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Hearty<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">to <i>Game &amp; Poultry<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Partridge with grapes, pheasant in the vine leaves - the sweetness complements the gamey aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">snack<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>frozen<\/i> like ice<\/div>\n<p>Frozen grapes are a sorbet-like snack in summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">leaves<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">as <i>Dolmades<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Stuffed vine leaves with rice, herbs and lemon - the leaves are rich in polyphenols.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">pets<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not for <i>dogs<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Grapes and raisins can trigger acute kidney failure in dogs \u2013 even in small amounts. Tartaric acid is considered the culprit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Blood sugar<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>bowlfuls<\/i> in diabetes<\/div>\n<p>Grapes contain a lot of glucose - small portions, with protein or fat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Residues<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unwashed<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Grapes are among the fruits most frequently contaminated with pesticides - wash thoroughly under running water or buy organic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">toddlers<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>entirely for toddlers<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Whole grapes pose a choking hazard to small children - quarter them lengthwise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">myth<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Red wine as medicine<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The benefits of resveratrol in humans have not been proven, but the damage caused by alcohol has.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">digestion<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not in quantities at <i>Fructose problems<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Larger quantities, especially grape juice, can cause bloating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">cheese platter<\/span><span class=\"w\">Grapes with mountain cheese, blue cheese and walnuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Dolmades<\/span><span class=\"w\">Vine leaves with rice, mint, dill, lemon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Chicory and grape salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With walnuts and mustard-honey dressing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Oven-roasted grapes<\/span><span class=\"w\">Red grapes roasted in the oven with thyme, served with ricotta or chicken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Grape cake<\/span><span class=\"w\">Palatinate grape cake with meringue topping.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pheasant with grapes<\/span><span class=\"w\">A classic autumn dish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Frozen grapes<\/span><span class=\"w\">Simply put it in the freezer overnight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Grape juice jelly<\/span><span class=\"w\">With gelling sugar and a little lemon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Couscous<\/span><span class=\"w\">With raisins, almonds and cinnamon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Federwei\u00dfer with onion tart<\/span><span class=\"w\">The Palatinate autumn tradition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Wash grapes just before eating and store them on the stem \u2013 then they will keep in the refrigerator for a week. The white coating on the berries is natural wax (a scent coating), not a pesticide.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>The grape cure - honestly assessed<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>A day of grapes<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Eat about 1 to 1.5 kg of red grapes with skin and seeds throughout the day, chewing well.<\/li>\n<li>Drink plenty of water or herbal tea.<\/li>\n<li>Skip other meals or have a light vegetable soup in the evening.<\/li>\n<li>The next day, return to normal, but eat light meals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>The grape cure was a popular spa treatment in the 19th century for digestion and &quot;detoxification.&quot; There is no scientific evidence for this \u2013 and &quot;toxins&quot; don&#039;t exist in the body. However, a fruit-only day can be pleasantly light and stimulate digestion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>One day at most. Not recommended for people with diabetes, fructose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome, during pregnancy, or if underweight. If you want to have a fruit day, it&#039;s best to choose a mix of fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, grapes, especially dried grapes, are considered raisin (<strong>Draksha<\/strong>Grape is considered one of the best fruits of all: sweet, cooling, nourishing, and mildly laxative. It calms Vata and Pitta, is given for thirst, exhaustion, and heat, and the fermented grape tonic... <em>Drakshasava<\/em> is a classic preparation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the grape (<strong>Pu Tao<\/strong>It is sweet-sour and neutral. It is said to nourish Qi and blood, strengthen tendons and bones, and promote urination \u2013 traditionally used for weakness, palpitations, and edema.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dogs:<\/strong> Grapes and raisins are poisonous for dogs - even in baked goods and muesli.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toddlers:<\/strong> Quarter whole grapes lengthwise (risk of suffocation).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes:<\/strong> Small portions, preferably with protein or fat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Residues:<\/strong> Wash thoroughly or buy organic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grape seed extract:<\/strong> It can increase the effect of blood thinners - consult your doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/granatapfel-punica-granatum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">pomegranate<\/span><span class=\"d\">Another Old World fruit packed with polyphenols.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/aronia-aronia-melanocarpa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Aronia<\/span><span class=\"d\">The native procyanidin berry.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/apfel-malus-domestica\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Apple<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the fruit bowl.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/opc-traubenkernextrakt\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">OPC grape seed extract<\/span><span class=\"d\">The power of grape seeds.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/ceylon-zimt-gemahlen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Ceylon cinnamon, ground<\/span><span class=\"d\">For couscous with raisins.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/bitterstoff-tropfen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Bitter drops<\/span><span class=\"d\">For digestion after a cheese platter.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>McGovern P et al. <em>Early Neolithic wine of Georgia in the South Caucasus.<\/em> PNAS 2017; 114(48): E10309\u2013E10318.<\/li>\n<li>Yang J, Xiao YY. <em>Grape phytochemicals and associated health benefits.<\/em> Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 2013; 53(11): 1202\u20131225.<\/li>\n<li>Tom\u00e9-Carneiro J et al. <em>Resveratrol and clinical trials: the crossroad from in vitro studies to human evidence.<\/em> Current Pharmaceutical Design 2013; 19(34): 6064\u20136093.<\/li>\n<li>Wegenast CA et al. <em>Acute kidney injury in dogs following ingestion of cream of tartar and tamarinds and the connection to tartaric acid as the proposed toxic principle in grapes and raisins.<\/em> Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care 2022; 32(6): 812\u2013816.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Grapes, red or green, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>",
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