Foxtail Millet
कंगुनी
Kanguni (Foxtail Millet) is a small-grained cereal. It can yield up to 100 grains from a single plant. It is light, dry, and cooling. Used in diarrhea and as a light food. It is one of the Kshudradhanya (minor/small grains). The grain is small and needs to be hulled before cooking. Verses: 55-56.
What is Kanguni / Foxtail Millet (Priyangu / कंगुनी)?
Kanguni (Foxtail Millet) is a small-grained cereal. It can yield up to 100 grains from a single plant. It is light, dry, and cooling. Used in diarrhea and as a light food. It is one of the Kshudradhanya (minor/small grains). The grain is small and needs to be hulled before cooking. Verses: 55-56.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Sheetala (cooling)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8
References in Sushruta Samhita
Priyangu (foxtail millet), shyamaka, kodrava, and other millets are described as light, astringent, and Kapha-reducing.
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 46: Annapana-vidhi Adhyaya - On Food and Drink
Priyangu (foxtail millet), shyamaka, kodrava, and other millets are described as light, astringent, and Kapha-reducing.
— Sushruta Samhita, Annapana-vidhi Adhyaya - On Food and Drink
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 46: Annapana-vidhi Adhyaya - On Food and Drink; Annapana-vidhi Adhyaya - On Food and Drink
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