Grapes nourish the blood and stablise pregnancy
Ancient renowned Chinese herbal treatise – “Book of Shennong Herbals” recorded unlimited properties and uses for grapes.
Grape is sweet and sour in flavour and neutral in nature. It is highly suitable during the period of pregnancy, it stabilizes pregnancy and improves digestion., shortens onset of stomach and intestinal distension during early pregnancy and aiding digestion. Reduce sensation of nausea, frustration and aversion to food etc.
Grape can nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthening the bones and muscles, therefore for those suffering from bone diseases should eat grapes in moderation, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, waist/hip pain, lower leg pain etc.
Grapes have high nourishing property to invigorating the qi and enriching the blood, therefore those who are anemic or suffers from iron deficiency should consume more grapes, especially eating sultanas, high in sucrose and iron concentration, consumed mainly by children, women and weakened constitution as a healthy nutritious food.
Book of Chinese medicinal and health promoting food strongly emphasize those suffering from low platelets should eat grapes to help increase platelets count and reduce occurrence of freckles. Though grapes are small but have multiple uses, you should consume it in accordance to your body type requirement.
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