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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Black grapes Krishna Draksha

The dark draksha — considered the richest and most blood-building of the grape varieties, source of the classical dried munakka.

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Black grapes — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Black grapes — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Smooth, Liquid, Soft
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The dark draksha — considered the richest and most blood-building of the grape varieties, source of the classical dried munakka.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Ripe fruit between meals; dried into munakka it becomes the classical building raisin.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu (draksha).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • eaten alone between meals
  • as munakka (large raisins) soaked overnight

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: kapha or high blood sugar in quantity

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Black grapes

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup pieces (150g):

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