Indian Black Seedless Premium Raisins - Kali Kishmish - Kismis

Kali Drakh is an Ayurvedic medicine which improves strength and is also useful in treating respiratory diseases. Black Munakka Seed increases digestive power and promotes regular bowel movements. Kali Drakh also helps in intestinal cleansing, relieving gastritis and hyperacidity.

In Ayurvedic terms, Kali Drakh contribute the madhura, or sweet taste, to food. They have a cooling effect on the body. They are also heavy to digest. Combined with their high glycemic index, this means that raisins are best consumed in moderation.

An excellent way to reduce the glycemic index of raisins is to combine them with spices like cinnamon bark and cardamom. Cinnamon in particular has the ability to lower the glycemic index, so it is very beneficial to include it when taking raisins.

Kali Drakh contains typically includes phenolic acids, flavonols, flavon-3-ols, myricetin, peonidin, flavonoids, resveratrol, quercetin, tannins, anthocyanins, kaempferol cyanidin, ellagic acid, proanthocyanidins.

During the Vedic period of the 2nd and 1st millennia, the Aryans were noted for their indulgence in intoxicating drinks, which probably included wine. The first known mention of grape-based wines occurs in the writings of Chanyaka, chief minister of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, in  the late 4th century BC. It appears that the emperor and courtiers liked to indulge in madhu, a grape wine.

It is mostly cultivated in north western India in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir. It is also cultivated in Mediterranean region, central Europe, and southwestern Asia, Portugal north to southern Germany and east to northern Iran. It is high climbing vine, with stems up to 35m long in the wild but usually cultivated at around 1–3m. The grapes may be green, red, or purple in color.

Kali Drakh Benefits:

Heart Disease, retinopathy, treat hemorrhoids, cancer chemotherapy, Endometriosis, Skin diseases such as psoriasis and eczema, sneezing, congestion and other hallmarks of an allergic reaction. Grape Seed(Black Munakka Seed) Extract can help stimulate healthy hair growth.

Kali Drakh are gentle nourishment; hence they are pacifying to Vata Dosha. In particular, Apana Vata, the sub-Dosha that looks after waste elimination and other abdominal functions, is nurtured by raisins.

Pitta and its sub-doshas derive great benefit from raisins. Soaked overnight and taken in the morning, they support Sadhaka Pitta (which governs the emotions) and pacify Pachaka Pitta (responsible for digestive functions) and Ranjaka Pitta (which balances blood chemistry).