Description
Vitus vinifera (herba)
Origin: Bulgaria
Also referred to as your grapevines. Grapevine cultivation dates back over 8000 years, especially in regions of Caucasus and Mesopotamia.
During the time of transforming grapes into wine, the leaves were quickly noted to be edible. Vine leaves are a part of a delicacy called 'Dolma'(vine leaves encapsulating rice + herbs + meat) in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean. This traditional form of delicacy dates to the Ottoman Empire. Nowadays, this is a staple across Greece, Turkey, Lebanon and Iran.
Vine leaves are also linked with Dionysus, the God of wine and celebration, as well as fertility. This herb symbolises abundance and prosperity in one's life.
Although the herb is a beloved culinary symbol, it is also a connotation of connection that can be shared and passed on.
Health perks:
Due to its richness in polyphenols and flavonoids, Vine leaves help reduce inflammation and prevent oxidative stress in the body.
Traditionally the herb is used to support the vascular conditions, especially in the treatment of varicose veins and heavy legs. Respectively, Vine leaves improve blood circulation and as a lymphatic herb, it helps drain excess fluid, therefore proving useful in cases where there is water retention; oedema.
In Turkey, it is known for Vine leaves to manage blood sugar levels, which is influenced by the herb's lutein and zeaxanthin compounds.
Used in folk medicine for minor wound support. The herb's high content of vitamin A improves skin, bone tissue and eyesight.
On the other hand, it also has magnesium and calcium, which helps ease muscular cramping.
Contains tannins that can reduce mild diarrhoea. Tannins are astringent and therefore tones the gut lining.
P.S. ***If pregnant/ nursing, or there are health imbalances that require attention, it is always wise to consult a qualified herbal practitioner... even before trying a new remedy.
Delivery
Standard Delivery (UK)
Orders under 25kg in weight are subject to the following shipping fees:
| All orders over £30 | Postage is Free |
| All orders under £30 | Postage is £3.49 |
We aim to dispatch all, in-stock, standard UK orders within three working days.
Our full delivery details can be found here
Express Delivery (UK)
- Express orders must be placed before 1pm on any weekday
- Orders placed after 1pm on Thursday will be delivered by 1pm on the following Monday
- There must be someone available to sign for receive the package between 7am 1pm on the day of delivery
| All orders over £30 | Express Delivery is £5.99 |
| All orders under £30 | Express Delivery is £8.99 |
*Applies to orders under 25kg in weight
Our full delivery details can be found here
For details of our overseas delivery costs, please check here
Returns
Here at Baldwins it is our policy to give 100% satisfaction. We do know however, that there may be the odd occasion when you wish to return items. Below you will find an outline of our returns policy.
28 Day No-Quibble Guarantee
If, for any reason, you are unhappy with an item you have received, you may return it within 28 days, unopened and in its original condition, to our Freepost address (below). Upon receipt, we will be happy to give you a full refundfor the item.
Alternatively, you may wish to exchange the item for another. Please note that post and packing costs are non-refundable.
Returning An Item
To return an item, please package in its original wrapping (if possible) and provide a note outlining your name, address, order number and reason for returning.
If your item is under 20 Kg and is smaller than 61cm (L) x 46cm (W) x 46cm (D) then you can use our Free Royal Mail 48 Hour Tracked service by heading here and filling in the appropriate details:
Go To https://www.royalmail.com/track-my-return/create/2456
This service will generate a label that you can either print at home or take with you to the post office for them to print.
You will need your order number which is the 6 digit number sent out on your order dispatch email. (If you have any trouble finding this, do give us a call and we can happily find it for you).
Once orders are returned, we aim to process them within 72 hours and (if required) notify you by mail when we have processed your refund and ship any replacements out as soon as possible.
If your item is over 20 Kg or larger than the specified size (or too heavy for you to take to the post office) please call us and we can arrange collection with one of our courier partners.
