Introduction of Makhana: (Introduction of Makhana)

What is Makhana? (What is Makhana?)

Have you heard about Makhana? Makhana is also known as lotus seed. Since ancient times, Makhana is eaten during fasting in religious festivals. Sweets, namkeen and kheer are also made from Makhana. Makhana is full of nutrients, as it contains magnesium, potassium, fiber, iron, zinc etc. in abundance. Many properties of Makhana have been mentioned in detail in Ayurveda.

Do you know in which diseases is Makhana used? It is not only used in dishes. It is used in heart related diseases, vomiting, diarrhea etc. Apart from this, Makhana increases physical strength. Consumption of Makhana is beneficial for men who have semen related problems. Its consumption improves semen defects.

It is called Makhann because it is used as food in yajnas. Its fruit is called Paaniyphal because it is found in water.

Apart from this, it helps in conceiving, it is an energy booster for pregnant women. The consumption of Makhana seeds increases sexual power. It is used as a main medicine in Ayurveda. It has many benefits. And today we will introduce you to its benefits in detail. Let's know about its benefits.

External appearance (morphology) (Makhana's creation)

Its plant is thorny and resembles a lotus. It is found in water. Its leaves are round like lotus, which are green from above but red or purple in colour from below. Its fruits are round, thorny, soft and spongy. Its seeds are like peas or slightly bigger than that. Fruits are 8 to 20 in number and are light black in colour. It is eaten raw or roasted. By roasting in sand, it swells up and is called makhana. Its flowering and fruiting period is from August to January.

Nutritive value of Makhana (Nutritional elements of Makhana)

• Protein
• Carbohydrates
• Fat
• Mineral 
• Salts
• Phosphorus 
• Iron

Makhana common names

Ayurvedic properties of Makhana Ayurvedic properties)

Medicinal benefits and uses of Makhana (Makhana ke fayde or upyog)

Makhana is useful in diabetes (Makhana for diabetes)

• In today's lifestyle, the risk of diseases is increasing, one of them is diabetes which is increasing due to bad food or any other reason. Makhana is used to get rid of this. Make sugarless kheer of Makhana. Adding Salam Mishri powder to it and eating it provides relief in diabetes.

Useful for good sleep (Makhana for insomnia)

• Eating Makhana reduces stress and induces good sleep. People who are stressed and cannot sleep due to this should eat 5 to 6 Makhana with warm milk before going to bed.

to increase blood (Makhana for anemia)

• People who are suffering from anemia should use Makhana as it can prove to be helpful in increasing blood. It contains sufficient amount of iron. Iron will reduce the risk of anemia in the body to a great extent

Makhana is beneficial for heart (Makhana for heart)

• Makhana is not only beneficial for diabetes patients but it is also very beneficial in serious diseases like heart attack. Its consumption keeps the heart completely healthy and also improves digestion.

Makhana is useful in blood pressure

• Makhana is beneficial for high blood pressure as it has low sodium and high potassium content which reduces high blood pressure.

in the kidney

• Consuming makhana in proper quantity also helps in keeping the kidneys healthy. It helps in maintaining normal functioning of the kidneys by increasing their efficiency.

Useful in gums

• Makhanas can also be used to get rid of the problem of bleeding and swelling in the gums, as makhanas have astringent and cold properties which prevent bleeding.

Makhana is useful in ear pain (Makhana for blood pressure)

• If due to some reason the ear is aching then make a decoction of makhana seeds and put one or two drops in the ear to get relief from ear ache.

Useful in diarrhea (Makhana for diarrhea)

• If you have got the problem of diarrhea due to eating something wrong then eating roasted makhana in ghee will give you relief from diarrhea.

in gonorrhoea

• Nowadays people are very troubled by this disease. If you are also troubled by this disease then make makhana kheer and eat it by mixing sugar candy powder in it, it gives relief in Premh disease.

Useful in postpartum pain (Makhana for post pregnancy)

• Women experience a lot of pain after delivery. It can be unbearable. The properties of Makhana help in relieving such pain. Drinking Makhana leaves by making a decoction by adding them in water provides relief from the pain after delivery.

In Arthritis (Makhana for gout)

• Nowadays arthritis has become a common disease in old age. Due to arthritis there is a lot of pain in the joints of the body, such as legs and hands. You can take benefit from the properties of Makhana. For this, grind Makhana leaves and apply on the painful area. This will give you relief.

To remove weakness (Makhana for wakefulness)

• Physical weakness can be caused due to many reasons. You can get relief from this by consuming Makhana. Consuming Makhana seeds removes physical weakness.

To overcome impotency

• Consuming lotus seeds can also be beneficial to some extent in male impotence as it has the property of increasing virya i.e. internal strength.  

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Makhana)

• leaf
• Seed

Dosages of Makhana

• Decoction - 10 to 15 ml or use as per doctor's advice.