Raisins or kishmish are known to have good laxative properties and are found to facilitate bowel movement. People suffering from chronic constipation will benefit, if they take some raisins daily, especially at night before bed. Good bowel movement would reduce chances of getting colon cancer.

Raisins contains a high level of potassium and magnesium and are found to reduce acidity. The feeling of bloating is also reduced when a person has raisins daily, and this natural medicine is better than antacids that one buys from medical stores. The toxic level in the blood that leads to gas condition or bloating is reduced, and health issues such as boils and skin diseases are kept at bay.

Raisins have a high amount of vitamins and iron content that help in reducing anemia, and copper content in raisins helps in the production of red cells. Regular intake of raisins helps in wound healing, and also speeds up blood clotting when a wound occur.

Viral and bacterial infections like fever and common cold are kept at bay, when dry raisins are taken regularly. Raisins get high antioxidant properties due to a high level of phenolic phytochemicals. Polyphenolic antioxidants like catechins are more in raisins, and this helps in the prevention of cancer forming radicals inside the body. The prevention of the formation of free radicals inside the body also helps in attaining good eye health, improving the eyesight and in keeping eyes clean.

Oleanolic acid is present in raisins, and this helps in the prevention of tooth decay. Raisins also helps in keeping the teeth clean and healthy by removing germs. Cavities are formed inside the teeth due to the growth of bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Streptococcus mutans. Raisins help to control formation of these bacteria. Raisins are rich in calcium that help in the prevention of peeling of teeth. Boron is present in raisins, and this helps in teeth whitening as well.

Natural sugars are abundant in raisins, and this helps in releasing loads of energy. Raisins are good for releasing energy for sex and are useful in treating erectile dysfunction in men. Raisins are good for improved blood circulation and are a natural aphrodisiac. Raisins have arginine, and it helps in improving sperm motility and would help in treating infertility.

Skin will benefit if one takes the good quality of raisins as the effect takes place inside the body. The skin cells are prevented from being damaged and would help in the prevention of the forming of wrinkles and so on. The sagging skin seen in aged people can be prevented, if one consumes raisins daily.

The presence of resveratrol helps in removing toxic cells from the blood and helps in purifying the blood too. Raisins used in skin whitening and lightening treatment, The skin is nourished and becomes shiny, and conditions like psoriasis are kept in check when raisins are taken regularly.

Raisins help in maintaining shiny hair, and regular intake would help in keeping hair healthy. It facilitates hair growth and hair follicle cells are improved on having raisins regularly.

Black raisins useful for hair loss problem, absorption of vitamin C inside the body would help in preventing scalp inflammation and prevent cell damage. Conditions like dandruff, flakiness and scalp itchiness can also be prevented by regular consumption of this raisins fruit.

People suffering from inadequate sleep or insomania can take raisins. They are also known to reduce hypertension. The stress levels of the body are reduced when raisins are taken on a regular basis, and this helps in ensuring that right mental strength is attained for good sleep. Sodium is absent in raisins and potassium is present in large quantities, making raisins a good healthy snack.

Cholesterol that is good is increased, and low cholesterol is kept in control, when raisins are taken on a regular basis. This ensures that heart health is improved and would help in the prevention of forming of a blood clot that leads to heart attacks.

Raisins prevent the formation of kidney stones and when combined with physical exercise would ensure that weight is managed well.

Raisins are a good source of preventing weight gain as they have low-fat content. They are known as one of the best foods that can be taken as a snack. A good snack for Type 2 diabetic patients, as the glycemic index of raisins are moderate.