Grapes have been known to man more than 6000 years.Grapes has been used both as medicine and nutritional purpose.Not only Ayurveda but also Greek philosophers have hailed the healing properties of grapes.Grape cultivation and wine making were known to Chinese before 206 BC.
Grapes is used in wide array of wines ,cultivated all over India .Ayurveda considers grapes best of fruits because of its healing properties. abundance of dextrose Grapes are sweet ,sour ,cool and have mild laxating property.The abundance of dextrose makes it energy booster.Grapes are bet for quenching thirst.
According to Ayurveda grapes has a pacifying effect on Vata and pitta and increase kapha.It improves the haemoglobin level .It is effective in all blood related diseases from jaundice to eye diseases.
Grapes contain Vitamin B6,Vitamin C,sodium chloride,tartaric acid,thiamine ,iron phosphorus and citric acid.
Washing of eyes with dry grapes decoction will help in faster healing of eyes after cataract surgery.
Home remedies:
Drink a glass of water in which 20-30 soaked raisins (dried black grapes ) it relieves dryness in your throat.Chewing a handful of raisins in bed time ,along with a glass of warm water will relieve constipation.Raisins eliminate flatulence from intestines by lubricating intestinal mucosa.In jaundice raisins should be consumed with cow's milk.Here grapes can play vital role by pacifying vata thus reduces cough
If you are overstressed or have insomnia ,consume four table spoons of grape preparation 'Drakshaarista' with warm water .This can do wonders in heart diseases also.Grapes has cosmetic value too.Grape seed oil is used in cosmetics.Consuming 200 gm of grapes and carrot on an empty stomach can reduce fat and improve complexion.
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