Indian Millet

चीना

Cheena (Indian Millet/Proso Millet) — further described as a Kshudradhanya (minor grain). Light, dry, and cooling. Used in diarrhea and as a light cereal food. It is grown without irrigation in many parts of India. Verses: 57.

What is Rice — Indian Millet (Cheena / Indian Millet / चीना)?

Cheena (Indian Millet/Proso Millet) — further described as a Kshudradhanya (minor grain). Light, dry, and cooling. Used in diarrhea and as a light cereal food. It is grown without irrigation in many parts of India. Verses: 57.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Vishada (clear/cleansing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 8

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