Digestion5 min
Soaked Prunes (Aloo Bukhara) for Regularity
Three or four prunes soaked overnight and eaten in the morning with the soaking water as a simple fibre habit. Increase slowly; not a medicine for constipation.
A fruit with natural fibre
Prunes are dried plums that contain fibre and natural sorbitol, which many people find helpful for regular motions. Soaking makes them softer and easier to chew.
Start with two or three prunes and add water through the day, because fibre needs fluid. Too many at once can cause gas or loose motions. This is a food habit and not a treatment for constipation.
Ingredients
- 3–4 dried prunes
- 1 cup water
How to prepare
- Rinse and soak prunes in water overnight.
- Remove stones if present.
How to use
- Eat the prunes in the morning with the soaking water.
- Drink water through the day.
Helpful habits
- Start with 2 prunes and raise slowly.
- Pair with a walk.
Precautions
- Stop if you get cramps or loose motions.
- Ongoing constipation, blood in stool or pain needs a doctor.
- Diabetes: count them as fruit and ask your doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How many prunes are enough?
- Three or four a day is plenty for most adults.
Are prunes sweet?
- They are naturally sweet, so keep the portion small.
Can kids have them?
- One soaked prune for older kids is fine; check with the doctor if there is a problem.
