Finger Millet - Surprising Health Benefits That You Should Know

Updated: 18-04-2025

Finger millet, also known as Ragi, is one of the most important cereals, occupying the highest area under cultivation.

Nutritionally, ragi is higher in protein and minerals in comparison to all other cereals and millets.

Being low in fat and gluten-free, ragi is easy to digest. Ragi has a cooling effect on the body.

So be careful while using ragi in winter (especially if you are eating it for the first time or eating it after a very long time).

Finger Millet – Surprising Health Benefits that you should know

Common Name	Finger millet
Hindi Name	Madua
Gujarati Name	Bajra
Telugu Name	Ragi
Health Benefits	Finger millet is usually effective as a purgative or laxative to treat constipation. It has low gluten and fat. Therefore, people can consume finger millet to prevent being overweight. A weakness of the heart is well taken care of through the intake of finger millet. It is a good component for body rebuilding and wellness in a single go.

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