Grape leaves

Grape leaves are a very unusual product for our region, which has found its application in cooking and folk medicine. Grape leaves are in particular demand in Greek, Vietnamese, Bulgarian, Arab, Turkish and Armenian cuisines. Armenian tolma, Moldavian dolma, Cypriot dolmades - different names for the same dish - cabbage rolls with meat and rice from grape leaves. And in general, grape leaves are perfectly combined with any meat products. With a low calorie content of grape leaves (93 kcal per 100 grams), the dishes in which they are used can be successfully applied in dietetics.

And also in grape leaves, not only meat mince is wrapped, but also fried, boiled, steamed, baked, stewed this product. By winning in taste in any method of heat treatment, the leaves of grapes are able to absorb the aroma of the surrounding products, while giving them a shade of their taste. Leaves that have not been thermally exposed are used only for salting vegetables, during which only the most delicate and youthful leaves are suitable. Remember that grape leaves are not used in salads, however appetizing they may seem.

No doubt, juicy grape clusters serve as an impeccable table decoration, but the glorious beneficial properties of grape leaves should not be neglected. After all, the fields of application of this product are not limited to cooking: traditional medicine has long "adopted" the medicinal abilities of grape leaves.

Benefits of grape leaves

Due to the content of tannins, sugars and organic acids, the benefits of grape leaves are widely used in cosmetology, where they are used along with grape seed oil.

Eastern medicine claims the benefit of grape leaves in the treatment of bronchitis, as they have the ability to remove sputum from the bronchi. Infusion from grape leaves treats sore throat and hypertension. Pure leaves of grapes (like plantain) are applied to wounds to stop bleeding and their speedy healing, but in the form of mush they are used as compresses for varicose veins.

Damage to grape leaves

Whatever useful properties the leaves of grapes have, unfortunately, they also have contraindications for use. Damage to grape leaves can affect in the case of chronic diseases such as obesity, stomach ulcer and diabetes mellitus, if consumed in unlimited quantities. Therefore, after consulting a doctor, you can treat yourself to some exotic dish using these leaflets, but observing the measure.