Munakka also called raisin is a variety of dried grapes. It is considered as extremely healthy in the traditional Indian medicine and is recommended as a part of diet to people suffering from chronic illness. Also, it is cooling in the nature and is too sweet in taste. Being as an excellent home remedy for several health problems, this dry fruit is mainly used for garnishing different desserts as well as dishes in India. According to many health experts, some diabetic patients must not consume it without consulting a physician. This has a high quantity of natural sugars like glucose and sucrose that are considered extremely helpful in gaining weight. Moreover, it’s a very rich source of micro-nutrient boron and calcium that helps in strengthening the bones and teeth. Also, it also contains catechin- an important anti-oxidant and the Kaempferol, a type of flavonoid that helps decrease in the growth of cancerous colon tumor.
1. Controls acidity
Munakka together with fennel seed is thought to be very effective in acidity. Also, keep the dried fruits soaked in water overnight and then drink the water early in the morning.
2. Increases vision
Munakka is an excellent source of polyphenolics- a phytonutrient which is good for the eyes. Its antioxidant and many other nutrients are very good for the ocular health and also protect the eyes from glaucoma, and cataract, night blindness, etc.
3. Helps in weight gain
It is a rich source of natural sugars- Sucrose, iron and Glucose and considered effective in the weight gain. Nutritionist suggests consuming 5-8 raisins daily with milk. You could consume 8-10 roasted raisins along with the pinch of the black salt daily on empty stomach.
4. Good for teeth and gums
Dentists suggest consuming 5-8 munakka on a daily basis, as it helps protect the teeth from cavities, the tooth decay and as well as other gum-related problems. They have certain types of photochemicals which not kill bacteria but nourish gums and the outer layer of the teeth which works as a protection shield.
5. Prevents cancer
It also contains catechin- invaluable anti-oxidants and Kaempferol, a type of flavonoid which helps decrease in the growth of cancerous colon tumor. As per cancer experts, you should consume five soaked raisins on a daily.
6. Cures hypertension
It also contains potassium that helps in reducing tension in blood vessel, therefore considered sp effective in high blood pressures as well as hypertension.
7. Effective in a dry cough
To get an immediate relief from the dry cough, consume piper longum, raisins, dates, black pepper, and dates in same quantity and also make a thick paste. You could consume a teaspoon of the paste three times in a day for very effective results.
8. Controls bad breath
Consuming munakka is considered very good for curing the bad breath problem. Also, you need to simply soak 8 to 10 raisins and 3 to 4 leaves of the blackberry and also boil them into one glass of water for about 10 minutes. Then, gargle the mixture 3-5 times in a day and you could see the impact within one week.
9. Effective in vertigo
According to one study, munakka is effective in controlling the vertigo. Consuming roasted raisins with one pinch of the rock salts daily for about 3 to 4 weeks could give you best result.
10. Cures headache
It is a very effective remedy for headaches. Make the powder of 6 to 8 raisins, 10 gram licorice and 10 grams candy sugar. Also, snuffing one pinch of the powder could cure headache often caused by the acidity and fatigue.