Overnight Soaked Raisins
A small handful of raisins soaked overnight in water and eaten in the morning.
Also known as: Kishmish water, Soaked kishmish
Overview
Eight to ten black or golden raisins are rinsed and soaked in half a cup of water overnight. In the morning the raisins are eaten and the water is drunk on an empty stomach.
Traditionally used for: A gentle morning habit for sluggish digestion and a feeling of heat.
What Your Body May Be Signaling
Concern links already associated with this remedy in the Wisdom Jar library.
Occasional constipation
Also described as: constipation, occasional constipation, irregular bowels, bowel irregularity
General nourishment
Also described as: general nourishment, food nourishment, dietary variety, general nourishment and seasonal wellness
What You Can Try
Ingredients used
- Raisins(Draksha)Primary
What May Worsen It / Safety Essentials
Raisins are concentrated sugar, so keep the quantity small if you have diabetes. Whole raisins are a choking risk for small children.
Who should avoid it
- People with diabetes or poor blood-sugar control
- People advised to limit sugar or potassium
- Anyone allergic to grapes or sulphites
Medicine interactions
- Diabetes medicines
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Generally customary in pregnancy in ordinary food amounts.
Children: Give only two or three raisins to a child over 3, and only when they can chew safely.
When to Seek Medical Advice
- Persistent constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Blood in stool
- Unexplained weight loss
What does the evidence say?
Traditional use
This entry rests on traditional and household use recorded over generations, not on clinical trials. Treat it as cultural and educational information.