Benefits of Raisins

The best type of Zabib (raisins) is the largest in size, the fattest and that has thin skin and small seeds, especially when the seeds are removed before eating them. Raisins are hot and wet in the first degree, while their seeds are cold and dry.

Raisins are similar to the type of grape they are made of , as sweet raisins are hot, sour raisins are cold and constipating and white raisins are more effective constipating agents. Raisins pulp is suitable for the windpipe and relieves coughing and liver and prostate pain. It also strengthens the stomach and soothes the intestinal cavity.

Sweet raisin pulps are more nutritious than grapes, but less nutritiousthan dried figs. Also, sweet raisin pulps posses maturing qualities and mildly constipate. In general, raisins strengthen the stomach, the spleen and liver and benefit the throat, chest, lung, liver and prostate.

The best wa to have raisins is to eat them without the seeds. Raisins provide good nutrition and do not cause clogs like dates do. Eating raisins with their seeds will increase the nutritious intake and will benefit the stomach, liver and spleen. When one is suffering from loose nails and laces raisin pulps on them, they will remove the nail quickly. Sweet, seedless raisins benefit those who suffer from excessive wetness and phlegm and help the liver.

Raisins also help memory power, as, Az-Zuhri said, “those who seek to memorize the Hadith should eat raisins.” Also, it was reported that Abdullah ibn Abbas described the raisins that, ‘Their seeds are an aliment while their pulp is a cure.”

Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet pgs. 277-278