IMPORTANCE OF MILLETS W.S.R. TO MEDICINAL AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE: A REVIEW
Abstract
Millets are grains used traditionally for its nutritional and medicinal values. Millets are mainly grown in the Asian region and consumed as food source. Millets are small sized grained; grow in warm weather and belonging to the grass family. Millets are hardy grains and tolerant to diversified weather conditions. They provide nutrients required for physiological functioning of human body. Millets are two types Major Millets and Minor Millets; this classification is based on the size of grain. Millets contains protein, fat, carbohydrates and fibre, etc. Millets are nutritious than other fine cereals. Millets also served as sources of phosphorous and iron. Millets possess medicinal values due to the presence of tannins, polyphenols, phytosterols and anthocyanins, etc. Millets are used for treating of preventing metabolic diseases and also offers antioxidant activity. Considering importance of Millets present article summarizes medicinal and nutritional significance of Millets.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Millets, Grain, Fiber, Nutrition
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