Draksha — Grape

Ayurvedic herb Draksha (Vitis vinifera) — Grape. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Madhura, Amla, Virya Sheeta, Vipaka Madhura. Balances Vata, Pitta.

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Grapes are nourishing and relieve thirst, fatigue, and constipation.

ⓘ Information
PropertyValueDescription
RasaMadhura, AmlaMadhura (Sweet) — nourishing, grounding, promotes tissue growth; Amla (Sour) — stimulates digestion, salivation, cleansing
GunaGuru, SnigdhaGuru (Heavy) — increases bulk, grounding; Snigdha (Oily/Unctuous) — moistening, nourishing
ViryaSheetaSheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation
VipakaMadhuraMadhura (Sweet) — post-digestive sweet, nourishing
Prabhavarasayana, Balyarasayana; Balya — strengthens, increases strength and stamina

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Draksha is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Mridvika, Gostani, Charuphala, Rasamurva

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Draksha are: phala.

Main Indications

Draksha is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Trishna, Daha, Kshaya, Mada, Raktapitta.

Dosha Effects

Draksha pacifies Vata, Pitta.

It may aggravate Kapha when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Draksha is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Madhura, Kaṣ¡ya
Guna (Quality)Guru, Sara, Snigdha
Virya (Potency)śita
Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura
Karma (Action)Brṇhaḍa, Cakṣuṣya, Vrṣya, V¡tapittahara, Svarya
Dose5-10 g of the drug
Therapeutic Uses: Trṣḍ¡, Jvara, K¡sa, śv¡sa, D¡ha, śoṣa, K¡mal¡, Raktapitta, Kṣata Kṣ
Important Formulations: Dr¡kṣ¡sava, Dr¡kṣ¡riṣua, Dr¡kṣ¡valeha, Dr¡kṣ¡di Kv¡tha
Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera Linn. (Vitaceae)
Part Used: Frt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part UsedTherapeutic UseIdentifiersReferences
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flowerExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717062
flowerHematinicsMESH:D006397,UMLS:C0018928ISBN:9788173717062
flowerLiver diseasesMESH:D008107,UMLS:C0023895, DOID:409, ICD-11:SA0ZISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
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fruitAphrodisiacsMESH:D001046,UMLS:C0003567ISBN:9788173717062
fruitAppetite stimulantsMESH:D019167,UMLS:C0376447ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitAstheniaMESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22ISBN:9788173717062
fruitAsthmaMESH:D001249,UMLS:C0004096, DOID:2841, ICD-11:CA23ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitAstringentsMESH:D001252,UMLS:C0004110, ICD-11:XM0VK6ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitBronchitisMESH:D001991,UMLS:C0006277, DOID:6132, ICD-11:CA20ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitCardiotonic agentsMESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1ISBN:9788173717062
fruitColicMESH:D003085,UMLS:C0232488, ICD-11:MD81.4ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitCommon coldMESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818
fruitConstipationMESH:D003248,UMLS:C0009806, DOID:2089, ICD-11:ME05.0ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruitCoughMESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitDementiaMESH:D003704,UMLS:C0497327, DOID:1307, ICD-11:6D8ZISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitDemulcentsMESH:D065106,UMLS:C0302232ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266
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fruitDyspepsiaMESH:D004415,UMLS:C0013395, ICD-11:DD90.3ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitDyspneaMESH:D004417,UMLS:C0013404, ICD-11:MD11.5ISBN:9780387706375
fruitEmaciationMESH:D004614,UMLS:C0013911, ICD-11:5B51ISBN:9788173717062
fruitEmollientsMESH:D004643,UMLS:C0013983, ICD-11:XM1C59ISBN:9788173717062
fruitExpectorantsMESH:D005100,UMLS:C0015314ISBN:9788173717062
fruitFatigueMESH:D005221,UMLS:C0015672, ICD-11:MG22The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruitFeverMESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26ISBN:9788173717062, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruitFlatulenceMESH:D005414,UMLS:C0016204, ICD-11:ME08ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitGoutMESH:D006073,UMLS:C0018099, DOID:13189, ICD-11:FA25ISBN:9788171360536
fruitGraves ophthalmopathyMESH:D049970,UMLS:C0339143, ICD-11:5A02.0ISBN:9788173717062
fruitHeart diseasesMESH:D006331,UMLS:C0018799, DOID:114, ICD-11:BC4ZISBN:9788173717062
fruitHematinicsMESH:D006397,UMLS:C0018928ISBN:9788173717062
fruitHematologic diseasesMESH:D006402,UMLS:C0018939, DOID:74, ICD-11:3C0ZThe Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
fruitHemoptysisMESH:D006469,UMLS:C0019079, ICD-11:MD22ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitHemorrhageMESH:D006470,UMLS:C0019080, ICD-11:MG27ISBN:9788173717062
fruitHemostasisMESH:D006487,UMLS:C0019116ISBN:9788173717062
fruitHepatomegalyMESH:D006529,UMLS:C0019209, ICD-11:ME10.00ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172360818
fruitHoarsenessMESH:D006685,UMLS:C0019825, ICD-11:MA82.10ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788172361266
fruitJaundiceMESH:D007565,UMLS:C0022346, ICD-11:ME10.1ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitLaryngeal diseasesMESH:D007818,UMLS:C0023051, DOID:786, ICD-11:CA0H.YISBN:9788173717062
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fruitLeprosyMESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20ISBN:9788171360536, ISBN:9788173717062
fruitNervous system diseasesMESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7ZISBN:9788173717062
fruitObesityMESH:D009765,UMLS:C0028754, DOID:9970, ICD-11:5B81The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
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fruitParasympatholyticsMESH:D010276,UMLS:C0030511, ICD-11:XM3A77ISBN:9788173717062
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fruitGeneral tonic for rejuvenationMESH:D012060,UMLS:C0035016ISBN:9788172360818, ISBN:9788173717062, The Unani Pharmacopoeia of India Part-1 Volume-6
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fruitSplenic diseasesMESH:D013158,UMLS:C0037997, DOID:2529, ICD-11:3B8ZISBN:9788172360818
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