Makhana/Fox nut - Health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

  

Makhana/Fox seeds

Makhana is the seed of the lotus plant that is used in the preparation of sweets as well as savories. These seeds can be consumed raw or in cooked form. Makhana is also used for medicinal purposes. It grows in water and is found in India, Korea, China, Japan and Russia. In India, it is popularly known as Makhana. They are the edible seeds of lotus flower which can be roasted or fried. These are used in many dishes of India. They are also considered as very pious food and used in many rituals. Along with this they are also highly beneficial in terms of nutritional values.

It shows Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, Aphrodisiac, Spermatogenic, Antidiabetic, Antihyperglycemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Anti-melanogenic, Nephroprotective, Hepatoprotective, Anti-fatigue properties.

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It has different names in different languages such as English name(Fox nut),  Hindi name(Makhana),  Marathi na.......................read more


What is Makhana? 

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Vitamin and mineral content

• Minerals : Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium

• It contains large amount of calcium and potassium.

• It contains 77g Carbohydrates, 9.7g Protein, 7.6g Dietery fiber, 0.1g Lipids/fat

• Makhana has almost no cholesterol, low fat and low sodium. 

• It has very high nutritional as well as medicinal properties as it has a high ratio of lysine+ arginine/proline (4.74–7.6) and amino acid index (89–93%) 

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Properties and benefits 

• Guna (qualities) – Guru (heaviness), Snigdha (unctuousness)

• Rasa (taste) – Madhura (sweet), Kashaya – astringent, bitter – Tikta

• Taste conversation after digestion – Madhura (Sweet)

• Veerya(Potency) – Sheetala(cold)

• Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Pitta Dosha.

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• Vishtambhi – Causes constipation

• Grahi – absorbent, useful in diarrhoea, IBS

• Kinchit Marutakrut – slightly increases Vata Dosha.

• Vrushya – aphrodisiac, improves vigour

• Garbha Samsthapaka – ensures safe pregnancy

• Balya – improves strength and immunity

• Pittasra – useful in Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders such as nasal blee.......................read more



Benefits, uses and application

1) In Ayurvedic treatment, Makhana seeds are often prescribed for reducing fatigue. The seeds have a couple of characteristics which help in increasing the energy levels of the body. It also improves the vitality, and boosts stamina in a person. 


2) Makhana bhel/Salad for wweight loss: Add Makhana along with some spice such as cumin&carom seed powder and some rock salt.

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 It is an excellent and nutritive alternative for unhealthy fried food and other fried snacks. 


3) As it contains high amount of potassium and low amount of sodium, helps to reduce blood pressure and it's abundant Magnesium content improves quality of blood and oxygen level. Including this its high Anti-oxidant and Cardioprotective activities protect the heart.


4) Eat ghee fried Makhana for insomnia. Don't take too much of ghee for frying.

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5) Makhana is known as anti-aging foods because of powerful antioxidants. 


6) Makhana contain iron, so it is also helpful in anemia.


7) Makhana is superior to dry fruits such as almonds, walnut, coconut and cashew nut in term of sugar, protein, ascorbic acid and phenol content. 

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8) Makhana increases quality and quantity of semen, prevents premature ejaculation, increases libido and helps in female infertility. It strengthens body and increases energy level. Because of its aphrodisiac properties it is grouped under Vrishyadi group.

                - Makhanna increases stickiness of secretions by increasing moisture level in body. Hence it increases quality and quantity of semen and useful in impotence. It helps to increase the fertility in women and reduces Vata and Pitta. It strengthens the body and reduces burning sensation and quenches thirst.


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How to consume Makhana?

• You can roast the seeds or fry them in a little ghee wherein they pop like popcorn. These puffed seeds can be eaten with some black salt and cinnamon. Or they can be directly roasted for puffing.  

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• Alternatively, the puffed seeds can be used as an ingredient in dishes like Makhana Kheer, Makhana bhel Makhana Chops, gud makhana, etc. 

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Side effects : 

1) it causes some digestive issues such as constipation, gas, feeling bloated. It is not indicated in people with bloating and consti.......................read more




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