A review on health benefits of ragi (finger millet) in relation to ayurveda and modern nutrition

Background: Millet is often referred to as a "nutri-cereal" because it is a nutritious whole grain that offers a range of health benefits. Millets are a group of small-seeded grasses that have been cultivated for thousands of years and are a staple food in many parts of the world, especially in Africa and Asia. Some common types of millets include sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, foxtail millet, and proso millet. In Ayurveda, millets are recognized for their nutritional value and health benefits. Ragi, also known as finger millet, is a nutritious grain that holds significance in Ayurveda as well as in modern nutrition. Finger millet (ragi), are considered detoxifying in Ayurveda and they are believed to help eliminate ama (toxins) from the body. Method and Material: This review paper has been taken from different Ayurvedic classical text books such as Charak Samhita, Bhavprakash, Ahara dravygunkarmasangrah etc. and various modern and Ayurvedic research paper fromPubMed, Google scholar, SCI etc. Aims and Objective: Millets are gaining more attention these days but its significance according to Ayurveda is still unknown by people. The purpose of the study is to highlight the nutritional and health benefits as well as therapeutic potential of Finger Millet in Ayurveda and Modern Nutrition. Discussion& Conclusion: Millets are highly nutritious grain, having multiple health benefits as sell as they contribute to food and nutritional security of the country. They are referred as Nutri-cereals due to having number of nutrients which is required for normal functions of the human body. Ragi is high in fibre, is gluten free, having low glycemic index.