Digestion5 min
Two soaked anjeer in the morning with the soaking water
Two dried figs, soaked overnight, are a gentle morning bite with the same soaking water. Anjeer stays food, not a large handful of dry fruit on an empty stomach.
Morning figs, soaked not dry
Dried figs are sweet and full of tiny seeds. Eaten dry in a rush they can feel tough. A night in water plumps them so the morning bowl is soft, and the soaking water carries some of that mild sweetness.
Ayurveda connects a dry, stuck feeling in the bowels with vata dryness. Soft soaked fruit may soothe that dryness as part of breakfast. It is not a substitute for a doctor if there is pain, bleeding or a sudden change in stools.
Ingredients
- 2 dried figs
- A small bowl of water
- A spoon to eat the soaked figs
How to prepare
- Rinse two dried figs and cover them with water overnight.
- In the morning, eat the soft figs and sip the soaking water.
How to use
- Take them in the morning, after you have been awake for a little while.
- Stop at two. A plate of dried figs is a different, heavier snack.
- Chew well, especially the seeds.
Helpful habits
- If the figs are very dry, nick the tops before soaking so water gets in.
- Use drinking water and keep the bowl covered overnight.
Precautions
- Two is the serving. More dried fruit can feel heavy and overly sweet.
- Rinse shop figs well. Discard any that smell fermented.
- Supportive morning food only, not a substitute for a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Can I eat them without soaking?
- You can, but this remedy is the soaked fruit plus the soaking water, which is gentler in the morning.
Is the soaking water safe?
- Sip the water you soaked them in overnight if it smells fresh. Do not drink water that sat for days.
Can I add milk?
- Not for this habit. Keep it to dried figs and the soaking water.
