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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