Corylus Avellana Herb vs Grape Seed

European hazel whose bark, leaves, and nuts are used in folk medicine for cardiovascular, skin, and circulatory conditions.

One of the richest sources of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) with clinical evidence for venous insufficiency, edema, and antioxidant protection. A by-product of wine making.

taxifolin, kaempferol, tannins, fatty acids

oligomeric proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, catechin, epicatechin

varicose vein treatment in European folk medicine, circulatory tonic, skin wound healing

Traditional Mediterranean grape wine medicine, Vascular health tonic, Antioxidant food medicine, Wound healing

venous tonic, astringent, antioxidant

Antioxidant, Cardiovascular protection, Venous insufficiency, Anti-inflammatory

2-4g dried leaf as tea or topical wash

150-300mg standardized OPC extract daily

nut allergies, hazel pollen allergy cross-reaction

Anticoagulants, Pregnancy at high doses

rare allergic reaction

Headache, GI upset, Dizziness