Introduction of Finger Millet:

What is Ragi? (What is Finger Millet?)

There are many types of grains, and they mainly include jowar, bajra, wheat, maize, etc. Similarly, one such grain is Ragi or Mandua. This grain is very beneficial for our health. It contains many nutrients that protect us from many diseases. Ragi grain is mainly consumed in winter. Rotis, halwa, upma, biscuits, dosa, chips, etc. can be made from this grain.

But very few people know that consuming it can also cure many diseases. It has been used in Ayurveda for a long time to cure diseases. So today we will talk in detail about Ragi and its many benefits.

Nutrients of Ragi or Finger Millet

• Fat
• Carbohydrates
• Mineral
• Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Iron
• Vitamins A, B
• Iron
• Protein

External appearance (morphology) (Morphology of Finger Millet)

Its plant can grow up to 1 meter in height. Its stem is branched. Its leaves are broad which are about 7 mm in diameter. Its fruits are flat, round, and wrinkled. The seeds are dark brown in color. Its seeds are smooth and sometimes wrinkled. Its fruits and flowers appear between August and November.

Common names of Ragi (Finger Millet common names)

Ayurvedic Properties of Ragi or Finger Millet

Benefits and Usages of Finger Millet

Consumption of Ragi strengthens bones

• Ragi is rich in calcium. If the food items made from this flour are consumed regularly, then weak bones or any problem related to bones can be easily solved. Calcium is very good for our bones.

Finger Millet for strength

• If you are physically thin and lack strength then you should consume Ragi flour. By consuming it, your body will get strength and become healthy.

Relieve asthma and cough

• If the ghee prepared from substances like ragi etc. is consumed in proper quantity, then it can be beneficial in curing asthma and cough as well as the problem of hiccups.
• Besides this, taking the powder of Ragi, Howber, Blue Lotus, Mahua along with ghee and honey also ends problems like hiccups, asthma as well as hematemesis and vomiting.

Reduce obesity

• If you are overweight and you are trying to control it, then let us tell you that Ragi can be a good solution for that. It helps in controlling your weight faster than other grains.

Relieve constipation

• Ragi seeds contain a lot of cellulose which helps in relieving constipation. If you consume it regularly then its good benefits can be seen in constipation.

Beneficial in leprosy

• In case of leprosy or skin related problems, if Ragi is taken mixed with white Chitrak then it provides relief in leprosy.

Help to eliminate diabetes

• Ragi flour is very helpful in controlling diabetes. It should be used in place of wheat because wheat contains some amount of sugar which can increase the risk of diabetes. But Ragi flour is sugar free which is capable of controlling your diabetes.

Finger Millet for diarrhea

• You can also use Madhulika to stop diarrhea. Eating halwa or roti made from ragi is suitable for this.

Finger Millet for anemia and blood deficiency

• Iron is found in Ragi, due to which if you consume Ragi flour regularly then it increases iron in your blood. Along with this, if you also consume green and leafy vegetables then you will soon start getting good results.

Beneficial in cold caused by Pitta

• If you gargle with the decoction made from Guggulu, resin, Patang, Priyangu, honey, sugar, raisins, Ragi and Mulethi, then the cold can be cured.

disease of the oral cavity

The disease of Mukhamandika in children can be cured by preparing it in the form of paste or decoction of Madhulika, Tugakshiri, Milk, Laghu Panchamul and Kakoliadi group.

Important parts of Finger Millet

• Seed

Dosage of Finger Millet

• Kwatha - 10-20 ml