Makhanas – Desi Jadi Buti are mostly cultivated in wet and marshy lands of Asian countries. Makhanas are popularly known as lotus seeds, fox nuts, Euryale ferox, gorgon nuts and phool makhana. These small little balls are a powerhouse of nutrition and can prevent several diseases. Makhans are a not that easy to cultivate and require skilled farmers to plant, cultivate and process these round little balls. Majorly cultivated in Asia and the eastern parts of Russia, Korea and Japan; In India, Makhanas are mostly produced in Bihar.
Makhanas are also known as fox nuts, Euryale ferox, lotus seeds, gorgon nuts and phool makhana. These seeds are often used in quite a few Indian sweets and savouries like kheer, raita or makhana curry, and are also eaten as an evening tea-time snack
- They are low in cholesterol, fat and sodium. This makes them an ideal snack to satiate those in-between meal hunger pangs.
- They are beneficial to those suffering from high blood pressure, heart diseases and obesity due to their high magnesium and low sodium content.
- Makhanas are recommended for diabetics too due to their low glycemic index.
- An anti-ageing enzyme in these seeds is said to help repair damaged proteins.
- In addition, the presence of a natural flavonoid called kaempferol (also present in coffee), helps prevent inflammation and ageing.
- Ayurvedic beliefs suggest that fox nuts astringent properties that benefit the kidneys.
- Makhanas are gluten-free, protein rich and high in carbohydrates.
- They are low in calories, making them an ideal snack for weight loss.
- Ayurvedic and Unani medicine believe them to have aphrodisiac properties.
MAKHANA – PHOOL MAKHANE – MAKHANE – FOX NUT – WATER LILY SEEDS Benefits:
Makhana helps in preventing and curing:
- It can make for a healthy snack for diabetics as there is no sugar content, which further helps in maintaining a balance of sugar levels.
- It is enriched with the goodness of antioxidants, which further helps in relieving chronic inflammation, early aging, and stress.
- Loaded with astringent properties and can effectively help in aiding kidney-related issues.
- Makhanas are proven beneficial for chronic diarrhea in which a patient’s intestines become weak.
Other Names:
Euryale ferox, Makhatram, Paniyphalam, Makhatrah, Kantpadma, Mellunipadmamu, Makhna, Jeweir, Makhane, Makhane, Sivsat, Thanging, Gorgon fruits, Prickly water lily, Makhana lawah, Mukhresh, Mukhareh, Fox nut.
Safety Information:
- Avoid direct sunlight & do not refrigerate.
- Store the product in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
- For natural taste & Freshness, keep it in cool and dry place.
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