Millets: Forgotten Grains with Potential Health Benefits in Ayurveda w.s.r. to Kodrava

  • Suman Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Swasthvritta, Chaudhary Braham Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, Khera Daber, Najafgarh, New Delhi, Delhi, India.
  • Neeraj Kumar Joshi Assistant Professor, Dept. of Swasthvritta, Chaudhary Braham Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, Khera Daber, Najafgarh, New Delhi, Delhi, India.
Keywords: Food, Health, Kodo, Kodrava, Millets, Millets Recipes

Abstract

Small-seeded millets like finger millet (Ragi), pearl millet (Bajra), and foxtail millet (Kangni) have been farmed for thousands of years in dry regions of Asia and Africa due to their endurance. They are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them significant in traditional diets and health food industries. In Ayurveda, millets are recognised for their balance-promoting characteristics and holistic benefits. Ancient writings like the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita outline their health advantages. Millets help reduce inflammation, regulate diabetes, and promote digestion due to their cooling and light properties. Finger millet is recognised for its high calcium content, pearl millet for its iron, making both excellent for bone health and anemia prevention. Their high fiber content also aids in controlling blood sugar and promoting cardiovascular health.
Kodrava (Kodo millet) is acknowledged in Ayurveda for its medicinal and nutritional properties. It balances Vata and Kapha Doshas and is helpful for treating obesity, hemorrhoids, cough, poisoning, and skin diseases. Nutritionally, Kodrava is rich in protein, fiber, phosphorus, riboflavin, and niacin. This historical relevance shows millets' resurgence in modern health, integrating old wisdom with contemporary nutritional science.

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DOI: 10.21760/jaims.9.7.35
Published: 2024-09-29
How to Cite
Suman, & Neeraj Kumar Joshi. (2024). Millets: Forgotten Grains with Potential Health Benefits in Ayurveda w.s.r. to Kodrava. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 9(7), 230 - 236. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.9.7.35
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