Using the properties of the grape seed

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Cultivated grapes are a plant that is used in winemaking, medicinal, gastronomic and cosmetic industries. In daily consumption, all the constituent parts of the vine are used: leaves, shoots, fruits of the plant. The grape seed attracts special attention.

Using the properties of the grape seed

The meaning and composition of seeds

The chemical richness of grapes, which include the skin and pulp, is significantly inferior to that found in small grape seeds. Seedless varieties are valued much lower in any area of ​​consumption. Even in winemaking, seeds are an important element in the process of obtaining noble drinks that give a special taste and aroma.

How do they look

Grape seeds are small, teardrop-shaped solid formations. Their color varies from green to light brown, depending on the varietal characteristics. The strength of the nuclei is low, they are easily bitten. Taste qualities are light bitterness, astringent. The aroma is not pronounced, sometimes nutty notes are present.

Composition

The smallest elements of the vine have a special set of chemicals that distinguish them from other bone formations inside the berries.

The chemical composition of seeds includes:

• vitamins;
• minerals;
• proteins;
• essential oils;
• flavonoids;
• tannins;
• fatty acid.

Product features

Grape seeds are considered a separate food item. Their value lies in the fact that they grow inside the fetus, and therefore are disinfected from harmful bacteria in the external environment. When the kernels are machined, the healing components are lost in the total mass up to 90%, therefore, extracts, cold and hot-pressed oils obtained on their basis are more often used.

Caloric content of the product

Seed grapes have different energy values ​​depending on the variety. The difference is also noticeable in the use of the product presented in different formats. The content of micro and macronutrients, the increased level of calories in seeds in their pure form is much higher than in meal - the waste of grapes devoid of most of the oil.

The ratio of the BJU product is 114%: 143%: 0%. The calorie content of 100 g of grape seeds is 63 kcal. Number of components per 100 g of product:

• proteins - 18 g (72 kcal);
• fats - 0 g (0 kcal);
• carbohydrates - 10 g (90 kcal).

The percentage of vitamins and trace elements in 100 g of bone formations is almost equal to the daily intake rate: vitamin E - 0.19 g, lutein - 0.72 mg, vitamin A - 0.01 g, vitamin C - 10.8 mg, vitamin PP - 0.19 mg, calcium - 10 g, phosphorus - 20 g, magnesium - 7 g, potassium - 0.19 g, sodium - 2 g.

Beneficial features

The bones have anti-inflammatory properties

The beneficial effect of grape seeds on the body is explained by a wide range of interacting chemical micro- and macroelements. With the help of grape seeds, many diseases are treated using a wide range of their properties.

• Tannins act as anti-inflammatory substances, have astringent properties, are necessary for the healing of internal injuries and wounds. They strengthen the vascular walls, relieve inflammation with minor damage to the mucous membrane, improve the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract.
• The presence of such a component as fiber is responsible for the benefits of grape seeds. It consists of coarse, incapable of dissolving fibers that create a powerful framework of the nucleolus. The use of fiber helps to cleanse the body of toxins, since it works as a radical cleanser in the mucous membrane, but sometimes it leads to microtrauma and damage.
• Polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are present in concentrated amounts, have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, improve the general appearance, condition of hair and skin, and are natural active antioxidants. Linoleic acid, which is part of the composition, helps to carry out the physical functions of the cells of the body. The action of organic acids affects the formation of gastric juice, bile and urine in the required amount. They stimulate metabolic processes and also act as antimicrobial reagents. Amino acids are actively involved in fermentation processes, metabolism at the cellular level, they are necessary at the stage of cell creation and organ tissue building. A person who has taken extracts based on these seeds feels much better, his internal organs are renewed and rejuvenated. The use of vitamin E externally helps to maintain beauty and youth. This substance is used in cosmetology to improve the appearance of skin, hair and nails. Anyone who has taken this vitamin in a complex externally and internally receives the most positive result, since its surplus can be excreted by the body on its own.
• Phytosterols are hormone-like substances that are involved in the regulation of the processes of the human body. They are able to prevent diseases of the reproductive system in men, especially cancer, and are also needed to maintain good potency. For women, the properties of regulating the level of estrogen, the menstrual cycle are useful, they also prevent early menopause. Chlorophylls are a natural antiseptic and antibiotic that has vasoprotective, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. They are necessary for healing damage, accelerating tissue regeneration and renewal, and improving the condition of hair, nails, skin of the face and hands. Their important property is to prevent the formation of kidney stones and to support the functioning of the respiratory system.
• The contained medicated oils slow down the growth of dangerous cells that can cause cancer, tissue death and tumor formation. Oncology is treated with the use of special dietary supplements, which are developed on the basis of grape seed oils. They are needed to increase the body's barrier functions, even against radiation, anti-carcinogenic properties that prevent the occurrence of cancer.
• The complex of microelements of seeds affects the psychological and emotional state of a person. The use of food mass, which contains these formations, helps to relieve irritability, improve performance, eliminate the effects of stress, depression and chronic fatigue. It is important to apply the beneficial properties of grape seed while maintaining eye health. Vitamins and trace elements relieve fatigue, maintain the elasticity of microvessels, and increase the ability to distinguish between colors and midtones.The tool is especially useful for people who work a lot at the computer, as well as for the elderly.

The health benefits of grape kernels are practically tested. To do this, they eat fresh fruits of different varieties, as well as special pharmacological and cosmetic products based on extracts and oils.

Dangerous properties

In cooking and folk medicine, grape seeds are often used, therefore it is important to realize what benefits and harms of grape seeds are manifested in the process of using their properties. Dangerous moments are caused by the exceptional activity of the chemical composition of this product, therefore, instructions for using grape seed-based products are needed:

• There are contraindications for the beautiful half of humanity. The blood thinning components in grape kernels pose a risk to pregnant women. Excessive consumption increases the risk of uncontrollable bleeding and difficult labor.
• It is undesirable to combine seed-based products and drugs for the treatment of the liver. Their incompatibility negates the beneficial properties of grape seeds.
• When applied topically, the oil should be guided by moderation. A large amount of it clogs the pores, which harms the skin's heat transfer and hydration system. After application, it is thoroughly washed off.
• A person who has taken a lot of grape seed medicines gets digestive problems. Excessive secretion of gastric juice provokes gastritis. A variant of slowing down the digestive processes is possible.
• Swallowing the seeds is beneficial. But the mass of ground bone formations or portions of whole nuclei can clog the appendix, especially if you swallow them without chewing. This process provokes appendicitis. In this case, it is recommended to use not seeds, but ready-made oil.
• People who are allergic to grapes sometimes have a negative reaction to its nucleoli. When the first signs of such a contraindication appear, the use of drugs is stopped: continuation of therapy will cause great damage to human health.

Grape seed products

Grape kernels are used in various forms. Chew them whole, grind them into powder, use the extract enclosed in capsules or tablets, add oil squeezed from the seeds as a component - it all depends on the purpose and preferences of the person. Whole seeds, when chewed, can damage tooth enamel, and large parts can scratch the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract.

Powdered kernels, diluted in an amount of 1 tsp. per 100 ml of water, drink half an hour before meals as a dietary supplement. The procedure is repeated three times a day for a month. The benefits of grape seeds used in this form become quickly noticeable.

Home extract

The tool is used to treat the weakening of the walls of blood vessels, metabolic disorders, nervous breakdown, to strengthen the immune system and increase the level of vitamins in the body.

Among pharmaceutical products, the drug Solgar "Grape Seed Extract" is known, designed to strengthen the body in integrity. To obtain an extract from grape seeds, the following steps are carried out:

• 200 g of kernels are crushed with a meat grinder or coffee grinder;
• pour powder 0.5 l of vodka;
• insist in a dark, cold place for a month, shaking occasionally;
• filter through cheesecloth and use 2 tsp. per day.

Homemade oil

It is possible to use grape seeds internally, as a medicine, externally, as a cosmetic. For the manufacture of funds, the following actions are carried out:

• any number of nucleoli, crushed to the consistency of flour, is poured with warm sunflower oil;
• insist the jar in a dark place for a week, periodically adding liquid, since the flour absorbs it;
• filter the resulting product into a new clean jar, leave in a dark place for another 3 days;
• the settled greenish oil in the upper part is poured into a separate bowl.

The benefits of grape seeds and oil extracts based on them are also known in cooking. They are added to salads, fish dishes, vegetables, baked goods.

For cosmetic purposes, oil is added to masks for hair, face and nails, and hand and body creams are made on its basis. By combining grape seeds and an oil base, you get an ingredient that allows you to make a light homemade scrub. An oil-based cream is useful for getting rid of scars and stretch marks after pregnancy.

Tincture

The concentration of nutrients in the tincture is slightly lower than in the extract, and their effect is milder. It is used as a dietary and therapeutic supplement for older children and adults with problems of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. It is prepared according to this recipe:

• 200 g of whole seeds washed and dried in the fresh air are poured into 0.5 liters of vodka;
• the container is placed in a cold dark place and insisted for 30 days;
• filter, use 1 tsp. three times a day, children are diluted with tincture in cold drinks or water.

Conclusion

Grape seeds are able to positively and negatively affect the human body, due to the chemical components in their composition. They determine the benefits and harms of grape seeds. It is important to use oil, tinctures and extract in cosmetology, medicine and gastronomy in accordance with the portioned norms and the reaction of the body. Before starting to use grape seeds at home, you should consult your doctor.