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Sawna: Indian barnyard millet(Introduction, Benefits and Usages)

Introduction to Sanwa: (Introduction of Indian barnyard millet)

What is Indian barnyard millet?

Today we will discuss about the food item Sanwa which is eaten during fasting etc. In almost every fast in India, Sanwa is consumed as a satvik food. Fasting is not broken by consuming this food item.

Indian men may or may not know about it but Indian women are fully aware of it. But do you know that it has many medicinal benefits too. By knowing these benefits, we can prevent diseases in life. Today we will discuss about its benefits in detail. After knowing these benefits, you will definitely start using it.

Nutrients of Indian Barnyard Millet

  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Minerals
  • Carbohydrates
  • Fiber
  • Phosphorus
  • Iron
  • Magnesium
  • Calcium etc.

External appearance (morphology) (Morphology of Indian Barnyard Millet)

Its plant is tall and smooth and its stem is thick and straight up to 90 cms. Its leaves are spear shaped and pointed at the front. Its flowers are up to 20 cms long. Its spike is brown in colour and seeds are flat and smooth. Its flowers and fruits come between August to November.

Common Names of Indian Barnyard Millet

Botanical name (Botanical Name)Echinochloa frumentacea
English (English)Indian barnyard millet, billion dollar grass 
Hindi (Hindi)Shamula, Sawa, Sawaan
Sanskrit (Sanskrit)Shyamak, Shyamak, Shyam, Triseed, unloved, tender, capital grain, Trinseed best
Other (Other)Samai (Kannada) Sapro (Gujarati) Oddalu (Telugu) Sanwa (Bengali) Sama (Punjabi) Jangli Sama (Marathi)
Total (Family)Biology:Poaceae 
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Saw Ayurvedic Properties of Indian Barnyard Millet

Shortcoming (Dosha)Pacifies kapha and Pitta
Juice (Taste)
Property (Qualities)
Semen (Potency)
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect)
Other (Others)

Medicinal benefits and uses of Sanwa (Benefits and Usages of Indian Barnyard Millet)

Indian Barnyard Millet for constipation

  • It is a fibrous food item which is rich in fiber. Therefore, those who suffer from constipation should definitely consume products made from Sanwa. Constipation can be cured by this.

Indian Barnyard Millet for cough

  • In case of cough, if food made from Sawa is consumed along with Yusha then it can cure the cough.

Increase hemoglobin (Indian Barnyard Millet to increase blood)

  • Iron is found in abundant quantity in Saave which increases the blood in the body. For this you can consume Saave sprouts.

Indian Barnyard Millet for Pitta

  • This medicine is a cough and bile suppressant due to which it can be used to cure bile diseases. Its kheer is very good for diseases related to hemoptysis or any other bile disorder. If you also want to get rid of bile diseases then you can consume it.

Strengthen bones (Indian Barnyard Millet for bones)

  • Sava is rich in many nutrients. One of them is calcium which is found in it. It works to strengthen our bones. A person who consumes food made from it is protected from bone related problems in his life.

Indian Barnyard Millet for piles

  • If the juice of Saave rice and sour substances are consumed in piles then it provides relief in piles.

Sanwa when stomach is filled with water

  • If the patient avoids salt in his food and consumes sava for 1 year then he gets great relief from ascites or water accumulation in the abdomen.

Sanwa is beneficial in menorrhagia

  • Problems like menorrhagia can be cured by extracting the juice of this medicinal plant and consuming it.

Saw in the groin

  • If Saave roti and other products made from Saave are consumed along with leafy vegetable cooked in less oil without adding salt, then it is beneficial in erection.

Provide strength (Indian Barnyard Millet for good health)

  • Sawa is a nutritious food that helps in giving strength to a human being. If it is consumed during fasting, it provides energy and also gives strength to the body.

Useful parts (Important parts of Indian Barnyard Millet)

  • Seed

Intake quantity (Dosage of Indian Barnyard Millet)

  • According to the doctor

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