Grapes are not only delicious but also highly nutritious. In ripe berries, the sugar content of grapes can be as high as 10%-30%, primarily glucose. The various fruit acids in grapes aid digestion, and eating an appropriate amount of grapes can strengthen the spleen and stomach. Grapes contain minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and iron, as well as a variety of vitamins and amino acids needed by the human body. Regular consumption of grapes is highly beneficial for neurasthenia and over-fatigue. When grapes are made into raisins, their sugar and iron content is higher, making them a nourishing delicacy for women, children, and the weak or anemic.历代医药典籍 in China have documented the medicinal use of grapes. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that grapes are sweet and slightly sour in taste, and neutral in nature, with the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, benefiting qi and blood, stimulating appetite, promoting body fluids, and promoting urination. The "Shennong Ben Cao Jing" states: Grapes are primarily used for "dampness and bi in the sinews and bones, replenishing qi, increasing strength and willpower, making one plump and healthy, tolerating hunger and cold wind. Long-term consumption leads to a light body, longevity, and delayed aging." Grapes not only have extensive medicinal value but can also be used in diet therapy: For dizziness, palpitations, and cerebral anemia, drinking 2-3 glasses of wine in moderation daily has a certain therapeutic effect; Decoction of 15 grams of dried grapevine can be used to treat morning sickness during pregnancy. The "Jia Bi Yong" also records that grape juice has the function of relieving vexation and quenching thirst. Modern medical research shows that grapes also have anti-cancer effects.
The health functions of grapes include: Antiviral and antibacterial properties: Grapes contain natural polyphenols, which can combine with proteins in viruses or bacteria, rendering them unable to cause disease. They are particularly effective against hepatitis viruses and polioviruses. Improving allergy symptoms: Resveratrol in grape skins not only inhibits the action of inflammatory substances, effectively relieving allergy symptoms, but can also prevent normal cells from becoming cancerous and inhibit the spread of already malignant cells, giving it strong anti-cancer properties. Anti-anemia: Grapes also contain vitamin B12, which has an effect against pernicious anemia. Regular consumption of red wine is beneficial for treating pernicious anemia. Reducing gastric acid and promoting bile secretion: Grapes also contain vitamin P, which can treat gastritis, enteritis, and vomiting. Anti-atherosclerosis: The flavonoids in grapes are a powerful antioxidant that can fight aging and remove free radicals from the body. Additionally, grapes are high in potassium, which helps the body accumulate calcium, promotes kidney function, and regulates heart rate. Nourishing and stimulating brain nerves: Grapes are rich in glucose, organic acids, amino acids, and vitamins, which can nourish and stimulate brain nerves, and have a certain effect on treating neurasthenia and eliminating excessive fatigue. Diuretic, reduces swelling, and prevents miscarriage. According to Li Shizhen, the roots, vines, and leaves of grapes have good diuretic, anti-swelling, and miscarriage-preventing effects, and can be used to treat morning sickness, vomiting, edema, and other ailments. Beauty and skincare: Grape seeds contain unique proanthocyanidins, which have super antioxidant functions, with a beauty effect far greater than vitamin C and vitamin E. They can remove free radicals before they damage cells, thereby achieving firm skin and anti-aging effects.