Kanguni

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)?

<p>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.</p>

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

<ul><li>Grahi (absorbent)</li><li>Sheetala (cooling)</li></ul>

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