Vitis vinifera Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Vitis vinifera Linn.belongs to Vitaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Mawaiz, Qishmish.
The English Names for this herb are Grapes, Raisin, Ripe Dried Grape.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Anb, Angoor, Kishmish, Saongi.
Pharmacological Actions
Leaves:
Diuretic Fruit:
AphrodisiacAppetizerAstringentBlood PurifierCardiac TonicConcoctiveDeobstruentDetersiveDiureticExpectorantFatteningLaxativeLiver TonicNutritiveResolventStomachic Flower:
EmmenagogueExpectorant Raisins(kishmish):
AperientCoolingDemulcentLaxative
Indications
The Indications of Leaves of Vitis vinifera Linn. are Scabies, Piles, Diarrhoea, Headache, Bleeding from Mouth, Spleen Inflammation, Vomiting, Syphilis.
The Indications of Fruit of Vitis vinifera Linn. are Diarrhoea, Palpitation, Ulcers, Inflammations, Anaemia, Hoarseness, Cough, Sores, Cardiac Debility.
The Indications of Flower of Vitis vinifera Linn. are Anaemia, Liver Debility, Chronic Bronchitis.
The Indication of Ripe Fruit of Vitis vinifera Linn. is Constipation.
The Indication of Raw Fruit of Vitis vinifera Linn. is Diarrhoea.
The Indications of Raisins(kishmish) of Vitis vinifera Linn. are Body Heat, Constipation, Hoarseness, Thirst, Cough, Catarrh, Jaundice.
The Indication of Sap(young branch) of Vitis vinifera Linn. is Skin Diseases.
The Indications of Ash(stem) of Vitis vinifera Linn. are Bladder Stones, Joints Pain, Swelling of Testicles, Piles.
The Indication of Ash(seed) of Vitis vinifera Linn. is Inflammations.
No Contra Indication information is available for Vitis vinifera Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Ripe Fruit of Vitis vinifera Linn. is 1st order, warm and moist.
The Temperament of Raw Fruit of Vitis vinifera Linn. is 1st order, cold and dry.
The Temperament of Raisins(kishmish) of Vitis vinifera Linn. is Warm and moist inclined towards normal.
The Temperament of Munaqqa of Vitis vinifera Linn. is 1st order, warm and moist.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Vitis vinifera Linn. is used in the preparation of Itrifal Fauladi, Jawarish Fawakih, Jawarish Zarishk, khamira Abreshsm Shira Unnabwala, Laooq Mo'tadil, Ma'jun Anjir, Ma'jun Zabib, Rub-e-Angur, Sherbet Fawakih compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Fruit | | N/A |
| Munaqqa | 10.000Nos. | N/A |
| Raisins(kishmish) | 12.000g | N/A |
| Raw Fruit | | N/A |
| Ripe Fruit | | N/A |
Herb's Description
Vitis vinifera Linn.. A large shrub, main stem stout. Leaves orbicular, cordate, pentagonal or dissected, sparsely grey, tomentose beneath, glabrescent membranous. Flowers bisexual or functionally pistillate with shorter sterile stamens, greenish in colour. Berry variable in size, shape and colour, 6-22 mm long, purple, black, violet, red, pinkish or greenish, 2-4 seeded with juicy sweet or sour pulp. Seed pyriform or ovoid, 5-6 mm long, beaked(214). Dried small grapes without seed (or one seed) is called Kishmish and dried, cleaned, large grapes called Munaqqa or Mawaiz.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Afghanistan, Australia, Central Europe, China, India, Iran, Japan, Mediterranean Region, North & South Africa, Pakistan, South West Asia.
Taste:
Raw Fruit: Sour
Ripe Fruit: sweet
Substitutes
No information regarding Vitis vinifera Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Vitis vinifera Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Vitis vinifera Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Grapes may cause flatulence.Excessive use of raisins is described as harmful for kidneys and for warm temperament individuals.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Vitis vinifera Linn.. (work in progress)