Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera
Family Name: Vitaceae
Common Name: Grape seeds, grapes.
Part used: Grape seeds, extracts, grape seed oil, grape skins
Specific gravity: 0.885
Refractive index: 1.475 to 1.480
Optical rotation: For Grape fruit it is 1.472
Blends well with: It blends with Jojoba oil, Vitamin E oil and Lavender essential oil.

Uses: It helps to decrease cholesterol level, suppress the development of different types of cancer. Its oral intake reduces problems associated with diabetes

Countries where it is Found

Spain, France and Italy are the major producers of grape seed oil. Grape (Vitis vinifera) is an European species and native to Central Asia. The oil of grape seed is used all over in the world in cooking, soaps etc.

Harvesting Information

The grapes are present in different colours like crimson, black, dark blue, yellow, green, orange and pink. It's a fruit which grows up in clusters of 15 to 300. Its harvesting period varies from country to country. After harvesting, the seed is separated from grape and dried.

History of the Plant

The cultivation of this fruit began 6000-7000 years ago. It is originally from Asia and later on it was introduced in Europe and USA. Every part of this fruit is useful whether it is its skin, pulp, or seed. It has divine qualities to cure many diseases like cancer, diabetes, cataract, muscular degeneration etc. It is cultivated widely all over the world like in France, Spain, Italy, USA and China. It is also used in making wines.

Extraction Process

The grape seeds are extracted from grapes and immediately dried. After this, seeds are milled and heated to make them perfect for oil extraction. When the seeds are perfectly heated the oil extraction process takes place.

Commonly known Benefits

Research proves that the linoleic acid present in Grape Seed Oil has anti-allergen, acne reductive, moisture retaining properties. The total percentage of linoleic acid in grape is 73% which is very useful for treatment of allergic reactions, atopic eczema and dry itchy skin.

Grape seed is rich in nutrients which are very beneficial in protection against UV radiation. It is also found that it also lightens the effect of sunburn and age spots.

Some studies showed that oral consumption of grape seed abstract in the form of capsules two to three times a day lowers the risk of cancer and liver damage. It also helps in solving other side effects of chemotherapy.

Grape seed oil reduces skin problems like wrinkles, stretch marks, saggy skin. It is suggested that if you apply this oil on the skin daily overnight it will decrease skin problems.

Grape has significant antioxidants in all of its forms - whole grapes, raisins, red wine, grape seed oil and its extracts. Till now there are no side effects of grape seed oil has been found but its overdose may result in headache, nausea and dizziness. Overall it's the best to use oil in your daily routine work