Ayurvedamahodadhi (Annapanavidhi section) 601

601

cakṣuṣyā raktapittaṃ śamayati madhurā śītavīryā vipāke
svāduḥ snigdhā kaṣāyā gururati ca tṛṣāśoṣadoṣāpahantrī /
drākṣā kṣīṇaru (kṣa)tānām apaharati vamīśvāsakāsajvarārtīs
tiktāsyatvaṃ madaṃ ca pravarataraphaleṣūttamā saṃpradiṣṭā // 6 ///

Beneficial to the eyes, it alleviates bleeding disorder; sweet, cold in potency, sweet in post-digestive effect, / unctuous, astringent, very heavy, and destroying thirst, emaciation, and humours; / grape takes away the afflictions of vomiting, dyspnoea, cough, and fever in the emaciated and wounded, / as well as bitterness of mouth and intoxication; among the most excellent fruits, it is declared the best. // 6