Munakka for piles is a good home remedy as it is a good source of fiber and antioxidants. It works really well in controlling constipation. If you eat a handful of munakka regularly, it improves your bowel movement and relieves constipation.
Munakka or raisins are dried grapes and is used to make medicinal concoctions and medicated solutions.
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How Munakka for Piles is helpful?
Munakka is useful in managing constipation, as it has laxative properties, which is the primary cause of piles or hemorrhoids. It helps control acidity as it has a cooling effect on the stomach which provides relief from acidity.
Munakka also helps cure hypertension. It contains potassium that helps to reduce tension in the blood vessels. Therefore, it is very helpful to people suffering from high blood pressure and hypertension.
How to take Munakka for piles?
Munakka can be taken in several ways to get rid of piles:
Soaked munakka for piles
Soak 11 munakka or raisins in half a cup of water at night and consume it the next day morning in an empty stomach. This will help loosen the stool and make it pass easily preventing constipation which is the main cause of piles. (Also read: Constipation Diet Plan)
Munakka with milk for piles
If you are a chronic constipation sufferer, munakka with milk can be very relieving. Take 8-10 pieces of munakka and glass of fresh milk. Wash munakka thoroughly and remove the seeds. Pour milk in a pan with munakka and let it boil for 5 minutes. Put off the flame and filter the milk. You can drink this milk and have munakka later at night before going to bed.
Munakka with sendha namak for piles (raisin with rock salt for piles)
Black munakka for piles can also be very effective. Roast them in ghee and add a pinch of rock salt or sendha namak and consume them before going to bed at night. It will provide relief piles pain and itching.
Lemon and munakka for piles
Lemon is good for digestion that supports flushing out the toxins and undigested food from the body. Soak 10 to 12 munakka and one fig (anjeer) in a cup of water overnight. The next day, mash them and sieve into a cup. Add one tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of honey. This home remedy for chronic constipation is excellent. (Also read: Stomach problems can be devastating)
Cumin seeds and munakka for piles
Jeera or cumin seeds is a very common home remedy for indigestion in India. Mixing Cumin seeds with munakka and black pepper works well to improve the bowel movement. Make a paste of these ingredients:
Munakka or raisin – 6 pieces
Roasted cumin seeds – 10gm
Black Pepper (Kali Mirchi) – 5
Rock Salt (Sendha Namak) – 6gm
Citric acid – ½ gm
Remove munakka seeds and grind it to make a paste. Have this paste 2-3 times a day to improve bowel movements.
Is there any difference between munakka and kishmish?
People get confused between munakka and kishmish. But they are two different nuts with different properties.
Munakka | Kishmish |
It is used more in Ayurvedic medicines and is considered Indian origin. | Kishmish is not believed to be native to India and is mostly used in cooking. |
It is bigger in size. | Kishmish is comparatively smaller in size. |
Munakka is brown in color with seeds. | Kishmish is seedless and yellowish-green in color. |
Munakka is sweeter and is more energy-giving. It contains iron and magnesium. | Kishmish has a tangy taste which makes it acidic in nature. |
Take Away
Above all, munakka is good for piles when the cause of the condition is constipation. Still do not forget to consult a doctor before trying natural remedies for piles. Grade of piles can only be figured out after diagnosis and severity may vary from person to person. Pristyn Care provides online consultation for piles.
Not only Munakka, but there are also several other home remedies for piles that you can go for after doctor consultation. Home remedies for hemorrhoids are effective when they are in the initial stage. Do some yoga, exercise, sitz bath, and drink enough water to treat symptoms of piles. Ask the doctor about the best way to treat piles in your case.
Also read: Fruits for Piles
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