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Grapes
Grape, Traube, Raisin, Uva, Vitis vinifera, Draksha (द्राक्षा)

Grapes nourish, hydrate, and calm Vata.

Their cooling effect helps reduce excess Pitta.

Grapes can aggravate Kapha, especially raw or in large amounts.

Akasha ֍ / Vayu ֍ / Tejas ֍ / Jala ֍֍֍ / Prithvi ֍֍
Rasa
astringent (kashaya), sour (amla), sweet (madhura)
heavy (guru)
Guna
Vipaka
sweet (madhura)
Virja
cooling (shita)
Dhatu
Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa

Thirst, dryness, heat symptoms, weakness, constipation, blood cleansing

Weak digestion, mucus formation, overweight, diabetes

Fresh as a snack, in fruit salads, chutneys, compotes, grape juice, raisins for desserts, Ayurvedic drinks

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