Eye care10 min
Saunf, Badam and Mishri Powder with Warm Milk
A traditional powder of fennel, almond and mishri, a spoon in warm milk at night. Food, not a sight treatment.
A family powder, kept in its place
Saunf, badam and mishri powder is an old household mixture, often given to students and older family members with warm milk. Fennel is aromatic, almonds supply vitamin E and mishri is a mild sweetener. It is a food habit, and there is no reliable proof that it improves eyesight or replaces glasses.
Grind equal parts of fennel and almonds with mishri to a coarse powder and store in a dry jar. Take one teaspoon in a glass of warm milk. Skip it with nut allergy, and keep the portion small if you manage blood sugar. Vision changes, eye pain or blurred sight need an eye exam.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon saunf (fennel seeds)
- 1 tablespoon almonds
- 1 tablespoon mishri
How to prepare
- Grind the saunf, almonds and mishri together to a coarse powder.
- Store in a clean, dry jar.
How to use
- Stir one teaspoon into a glass of warm milk at night.
- Make small batches.
Helpful habits
- Dry-roast the saunf lightly for more aroma.
- Skip it if you have a nut allergy.
Precautions
- Skip it with nut allergy, and watch the sugar if managing blood sugar.
- Vision changes, eye pain or blurred sight need an eye exam.
- Food, not a treatment for poor eyesight.
Frequently asked questions
Does it improve eyesight?
- There is no reliable proof. Get regular eye checks.
Can children take it?
- Older children with no nut allergy, in small amounts.
Can I use sugar instead of mishri?
- Yes, but mishri is milder.
