When the vineyards turn red in autumn
Espara Red Vine Leaf Alchemical Essence is a distillate made from 100% red vine leaves, produced using a method that goes back to physician and alchemist Paracelsus. 30 ml in dropper form, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
Anyone walking through the vineyards of southern Styria or the Wachau in October can see it: while most vines turn yellow, the leaves of certain red grape varieties turn bright red. This is due to anthocyanins, the same pigments that colour red wine and dark berries. It is exactly this autumn foliage that is used for the essence.
The red vine leaves are combined with yeast and water, fermented and distilled in several steps. The method comes from alchemy, which Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, known as Paracelsus, understood in the 16th century as a way of preparing plants. Gold-making was never his concern.
Paracelsus lived for a time in Salzburg and died there in 1541. Espara is also based in Salzburg and follows his principles with its alchemical essences. If you want to get to know vine leaves in the tradition of European plant alchemy, this is a form of its own.
as the only ingredient
30-ml bottle
fermentation
red autumn leaves
Take 15 drops twice a day before meals: under the tongue or with water.
Composition per daily portion (30 drops, approx. 1.7 ml)
No NRV reference values have been established for these plant distillates under EU Regulation 1169/2011.
Product name: Food supplement with red vine leaf distillate
Ingredients: Red vine leaf distillate (100%)
Alcohol content: 16% vol
Net quantity: 30 ml
What are alchemical essences in the tradition of Paracelsus?
Paracelsus (1493–1541) understood alchemy not as gold-making, but as a method of preparing plants. His idea: a plant has, in his words, a body, a spirit and a soul. These three components are separated during preparation, processed individually, and then brought back together. The result is an aromatic, alcohol-based liquid.
From fermentation and distillation to the right way to take them: our guide explains the Paracelsus method step by step.
Read the guide →Why do only some vine leaves turn red?
The red autumn colour is shown above all by so-called teinturier grapes, red varieties whose flesh is coloured too. White varieties turn yellow instead. A 30-ml bottle lasts roughly 17 days at two doses a day; traditionally a course of 3 to 6 weeks is recommended.
⚠️ Mandatory information: Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet, and the recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are essential. Keep out of reach of small children. Not suitable for children. Contains alcohol (16% vol), not suitable for anyone who needs to avoid alcohol. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, please seek medical advice before use.
📦 Storage: Store in a dry place at room temperature, protected from light and out of reach of small children. Keep away from heat.
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| Item information | Value |
|---|---|
| Application form: | Drops |
| Product properties: | Gluten-freeLactose-freeVegan |
| Content: | 0,03 l |
