Patent ID: 6485727
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: A23L,A23V,A61K,A61P,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for the prevention or treatment of the discomfort associated with early stages of chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities, comprising oral administration to a person in need thereof an effective amount of a dietary supplement, wherein said dietary supplement comprises an active principle and a pharmaceutically, cosmetically or dietetically acceptable carrier, and wherein said active principle consists essentially of an aqueous extract of red vine leaves, and wherein said extract contains at least 2 and up to 20% flavonoids and is obtainable by a method comprising the steps of:(a) collecting red vine leaves at a point of time when the content in flavonoids has reached an optimum; (b) drying and crushing the leaves; (c) cutting the leaves to pieces; (d) extracting the leaves with water at temperatures from 60 to 80Â° C. for 6 to 10 hours; and (e) optionally, concentrating the obtained extract.