Arabic Name : Zabeeb
Bengali Name : Maneka
Chinese Name : Ye P’u t’ao
English Name : Dried Grapes, Raisins
French Name : Vigne Cultivé
German Name : Weinrebe
Gujarati Name : Darakh, Drakh
Hindi Name : Munakka, Dakh, Kishmish, Angur
Kannada Name : Draksha
Latin name : Vitis vinifera Linn.
Marathi Name : Draksh, Angur
Persian Name : Angoore Khushk, Mavaiz
Punjabi Name : Munakka
Sanskrit Name : Draksha
Urdu Name : Kishmish, Munaqqa, Angoor
Description : Grape Seed contains bioflavonoids called proanthocyanidins, which greatly enhance Vitamin C activity to strengthen cell membranes and protect them from oxidation damage. Grape Seed’s antioxidant properties work to strengthen capillaries, by protecting against free radicals and enhancing collagen production (a protein fiber necessary for cell growth and repair). It helps with allergies by inhibiting the release of histamines, and Grape Seed’s bioflavonoids have an anti-inflammatory effect, which inhibit the release of certain enzymes that promote inflammation. Grape seed encourages good circulation and blood vessel health.
Traditional Uses of Grape Seed :
- For allergies
- For arthritis
- For cholesterol
- For skin collagen
- For varicose veins
- For macular degeneration
- For circulation and blood vessels
- For antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Recommended Dosage : Dried Fruit : 5 to 10 g. Fresh Juice : 20 to 50 ml.
Contraindication : The raisins have no known warnings or contraindications.
