Finger Millet
मधूलिका
Ragi (Finger Millet) is one of the most important millets in southern India and parts of Africa. It is extremely rich in calcium — the highest among all cereals. It is consumed as Ragi mudde (balls), porridge, and rotis. The grain is small, rounded, and brown/dark. It is cooling, light, and beneficial for bones due to high calcium content. It is classified among the Kshudradhanya. Verses: 60-62.
What is Finger Millet (Ragi / Natchni / Madua / मधूलिका)?
Ragi (Finger Millet) is one of the most important millets in southern India and parts of Africa. It is extremely rich in calcium — the highest among all cereals. It is consumed as Ragi mudde (balls), porridge, and rotis. The grain is small, rounded, and brown/dark. It is cooling, light, and beneficial for bones due to high calcium content. It is classified among the Kshudradhanya. Verses: 60-62.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Grahi (absorbent)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8
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