Little millet is a rich source of nutrition, calcium, iron, vitamins B and E, and antioxidant properties. It is also known as Kutki, Gajro, Samai, and Shavan in various parts of the country. With numerous health benefits such as supporting muscle and nerve functioning, boosting immunity, and supporting proper growth and cognitive function, its gluten-free property helps against celiac diseases and gluten intolerance. Moreover, it is also a panacea for weight management, joint pain, obesity, infertility, and curing various diseases related to the reproductive system such as low sperm count, PCOD, STD, etc.
The high fiber content helps the digestive system and prevents constipation; essential minerals provide support to the muscles and nerve functioning; and in addition, antioxidant properties boost immunity and provide relief in post-meal burning sensation, gastric problems, migraines, and heart problems. It also cleans the lymph nodal system, which is very useful for brain cancer, throat, blood, thyroid, and pancreas. It can also be used to cook various nutritious, healthy, and tasty dishes such as porridge, upma, dosa, soups, and stews.
The confluence of the sweet and bitter taste of foxtail millet also presents a rich combination of fiber and protein. It contains 12% protein and 8% fiber. Its unique property has several health benefits, such as reducing the cholesterol level in the body, good for arthritis, heart diseases, cancer, asthma, anemia, Parkinson's disease, and constipation. Enriched with minerals like iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and essential protein and fiber content, it is also known as a treasure trove of health.
It is also very beneficial for pregnant women and children and can be used for fast recovery from post-seizure weakness, high fever, stomachache and burning sensation during urinating, diarrhea, and augmenting the appetite. Regular usage of foxtail millet is considered good, especially for girls, to overcome different puberty and menstrual cycle-related problems, and is very helpful in rejuvenating skin and hair. Experts also recommend it as an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease, various forms of cancer, asthma, anemia, heart-related problems, and obesity.
The natural sweetness of Barnyard Millet helps with diabetes and can be used for the treatment of thyroid and improving pancreatic functioning. It is popularly used during religious fasting. Women of Uttarakhand and Nepal widely use it for the treatment of anemia in and augmenting breast milk. The other benefits of it include cleaning up the liver, kidney, gallbladder, and endocrine glands, maintaining body temperature, improving immunity, protecting from ulcers and cancer, treating jaundice, etc. Experts suggest that regular usage of Brnyard millet is very useful for sedentary workers. In addition, its unique binding property with phenols makes it antibacterial, antibiotic, and antiaging. It is easy to digest and provides strength to the body.
Brown Top Millet has been used for centuries as a dietary staple and livestock fodder. It is mostly grown in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is a rich source of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins, protein, and fiber. Low carb content and glycemic index help manage blood sugar levels and are helpful to reduce weight as well. It is also very beneficial to reduce LDL cholesterol, which is very harmful to the heart. Regular usage of brown top millet prevents arterial clotting and improves cardiac functioning. It has various other benefits, such as improving digestion, being useful for the treatment of eyesight-related problems, piles, fistulas, brain cancer, ulcers, arthritis, blood pressure, and obesity, and is good for breast bones, stomach, intestine, and skin.
The sweet, bitter, and acrid taste of Kodo millet produces a unique fusion of dietary complement. From originating in the Himalayas to becoming a popular face in North India, it shares a rich history of over 3000 years. It helps in kidney problems, prostate, thyroid, asthma, bone marrow functioning, and gangrene. Polyphenols and low sugar content help to reduce blood glucose levels; a lower glycemic index makes it suitable for diabetic patients, and fiber content is good for digestion. It also purifies the blood, improves immunity, weight reduction, and various other ailments. Moreover, the greater benefits include joint pain, weight reduction, irregular periods, dengue, typhoid, and viral fever. It contains amino acids like lysine, threonine, isoleucine, and valine and is a rich source of Vitamin B3, B6, and folic acid, which acts as a blood purifier and strengthens immunity as well.
