Salvia przewalskii vs Grape Seed

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Salvia przewalskii

Cardiovascular

Grape Seed

Vitis vinifera

Cardiovascular

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Salvia przewalskii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Grape Seed

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

TCM herb from Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of China related to Dan Shen, used for cardiovascular 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.

Active Compounds

tanshinones, salvianolic acids, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids

oligomeric proanthocyanidins, resveratrol, catechin, epicatechin

Traditional Uses

Traditional Chinese medicine herb for blood circulation, Used for heart conditions and pain in Tibetan and Chinese medicine

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

Modern Uses

Cardiovascular support, Analgesic properties, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Antioxidant, Cardiovascular protection, Venous insufficiency, Anti-inflammatory

Adult Dosage

Tea: 5-10g per day; Tincture: 2-4ml 3x/day

150-300mg standardized OPC extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Blood thinners

Anticoagulants, Pregnancy at high doses

Side Effects

Bleeding risk, Mild gastrointestinal effects

Headache, GI upset, Dizziness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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