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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Grapes Draksha

Also known as: angoor

Draksha is the most praised fruit of classical texts — laxative, cooling, blood-building; base of the tonic drakshasava.

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Grapes — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

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
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Sharad · Morning, Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Draksha is the most praised fruit of classical texts — laxative, cooling, blood-building; base of the tonic drakshasava.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Eat alone between meals; dark grapes are considered superior. Seeded traditional varieties rank highest.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27; Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi phala varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • eaten alone
  • as juice for pitta heat
  • soaked raisin water in the morning

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes (moderation)
  • Contraindication: loose stools (excess)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Grapes

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 cup (151g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Grapes

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