Medicinal Properties of Raisins

Dry grapes are known as raisins. Like fresh grapes these are rich source of calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, natural sugars and gum. Calcium is an essential mineral of our bones and teeth. The structural strength of our skeletal system is the contribution of calcium. As a coagulation factor, calcium helps our body in checking any bleeding disorder. Phosphorus is also an essential mineral of bones, nerve tonic and buffering chemical of blood plasma and various body fluids. Calcium, magnesium and potassium take part in cellular metabolism and functions. Potassium plays a vital role in the cardiac, renal and muscle physiology. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin and hence the red blood cells (RBCs), and also essential for the formation of blood. Consumption of 20 to 25g of raisins daily could supply us all these nutritious components. Raisins also possess anti-inflammatory properties and are useful as an expectorant for cough. Beneficial effects of raisins have also been documented in the treatment of acidity and jaundice.