What is MAKHANA?

Euryale ferox (also known as fox nut, foxnut, makhana, or gorgon plant) is the only species in the genus Euryale. It is a flowering plant classified in the water lily family, Nymphaeaceae, although it is occasionally regarded as a distinct family of Euryalaceae. Unlike other water lilies, the pollen grains of Euryale have three nuclei.

Makhana (Euryale Ferox salisb, qian shi) is a species of NYMPHAEACEAE family. It is an aquatic produce harvested from the ditches, land depressions and ponds etc without any use of fertilizers and pesticides hence naturally it is called ORGANIC herbal food helpful in reducing various critical ailments that a normal allopathic medicines can’t cure.

Growth

Euryale is an annual plant native to eastern Asia, and is found from India to Korea and Japan, as well as parts of eastern Russia. It grows in water, producing bright purple flowers. The leaves are large and round, often more than a meter (3 feet) across, with a leaf stalk attached in the center of the lower surface. The underside of the leaf is purplish, while the upper surface is green. The leaves have a quilted texture, although the stems, flowers, and leaves which float on the surface are covered in sharp prickles. Other leaves are submerged.

For geographical and climatic reason Bihar is the heaven for Makhana Production. Around 63% of the total Makhana production comes from Bihar wetlands.

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

It is even superior to many plant and animal based diets. It has enough herbal Medicinal properties hence the American Herbal Product Association has given makhana seed a class 1 rating. The same properties are mentioned as under that a Makhana has...

Protein                       14.52%
Carbohydrates            76.90%
Fat                              0.10%
Calcium                       0.02%
Phosphorous                0.90%
Carotene                      1.40mg.fe/100gms

Besides above properties it has iron, zinc, thiamine (vitaminB1), nicotinic acid, carotene, minerals etc.

USAGE

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

1] Sweet, astringent  in flavour and neutral in nature.  

2] Makhana is tropistic to the spleen and kidney channels.

3] It can reinforce the spleen , kidney as astringent remedy.

4] It has effect of  preservating body essence  and arresting chronic diarrhoea, seminal discharge, spermatorrhea, and leucorrhagia.

5] Being  antioxident, makhana helps in respiratory systems, veins, digestion  as well as frequent urination disorders.

6] It is vital in helping Cardio related organs of the body.

7] Makhana is very useful for women during pregnancy and post natal weaknesses.

8] It is a superior herb highly regarded for restoring sexual vigour and youthful energy in older men.

9] It regulates blood pressure, relieves numbness and aching near waist and knees.

10] It is suitable for arthritis, impotence and premature aging.

11] It is one of the best remedy to reduce the excess weight and hence many Fitness clubs are advising

SNACKS & Food Preparation

Being the herbal and medicinal properties Makhana is used in various purposes. Makhana is consumed as dry fruit snacks by roasting . Being roasted & sprinkle spices on it proves a tastier hygienic and digestive health snacks. Homemade roasted makhana can get rid of the junk chips and other snacks from the children ill habits. 100gms of Makhana has a 360 k calorie.

ORGANIC HERB:

Makhana is harvested from the stagnant wetlands. In the whole cultivation and even post harvest no fertilizers or pesticides are used n hence its 100% organic dry fruit unlike other dry fruits. After harvesting the leaves and stems remained in the same waterbodies which proves as fertilizer for the next crop, hence it is grown ORGANIC in a very natural way. Being herb, Makhana is one of the main ingredient of various herbal medicines which cures several vital organs of the body where allopathic medicines can’t work .

NO PESTICIDE - NO SUICIDE Only ORGANIC.

Organic Food - Good for nature, good for you.

FOOD PREPARATION 

Makhana is one of the most essential ingredients for delicious food preparation in many of the vegetable. Makhana Kheer & Sewai made of makhana is a highly delicious in itself as well a healthy calorie . It is used in Pudding and milk based sweets etc. Dal Makhani & vegetable curries prove delicious when makhana is spread for taste and thickening object. Makhana raita is very tastier and it is digestive in nature.

PUJA  & HAVAN

Being the GOD FOOD makhana is used in all the worshipping Puja ceremonies, during fast along with in Holy Hawan due to its heavenly nature.

INDUSTRIAL USE

Besides medicinal property, Makhana  is used as Starch for  coating  in the quality  fabrics like Banarasi sarees etc.

FACTS TO KNOW

1. Makhana helps in Cardiac Protection.

2. It helps in building action in dysentery, frequent urination.

3. Makhana is anti-oxident.

4. It is digestive for all age groups.

5. 25 gram makhana a day means a healthy food/diet for the whole family.

6. Loose makhana contains mycotoxin that is harmful to health.

7. Makhana regulates blood pressure, relieves numbness and aching near waist and knees.

8. It is suitable for arthritis, impotence and premature aging and recommended for the women during pregnancy and post natal weaknesses.

Uses

Food uses

The plant produces starchy white seeds, and the seeds are edible. The plant is cultivated for its seeds in lowland ponds in India. More than 96,000 hectares of Bihar, India, were set aside for cultivation of Euryale in 1990-1991. The plant does best in locations with hot, dry summers and cold winters. Seeds are collected in the late summer and early autumn, and may be eaten raw or cooked.

In India, particularly in the northern and western parts of the country, Euryale ferox seeds are often roasted or fried, which causes them to pop like popcorn. These are then eaten, often with a sprinkling of oil and spices. In Mithila culture of Bihar, India, the makhana is an auspicious ingredient in offerings to the Lord during festivals and is used in cooking, specially to make a porridge/pudding called kheer of makhana or 'makhane ki kheer'.

Evidence from archaeobotany indicates that Euryale ferox was a frequently collected wild food source during the Neolithic period in the Yangtze region, with large numbers of finds coming from the sites of Kuahuqiao, Hemudu, and Tianluoshan

Other Medicinal Uses in China.

In China. its edible seeds are used in traditional Chinese medicine, where they are often cooked in soups along with other ingredients, and believed to strengthen male potency and retard aging.

How To BUY  

If any one wishes to buy the highest quality bigger size Makhana one can contact us on following Numbers which can be provided through Cash on Delivery Option. 

The Charges would be Rs.1250-Rs.1300  Free Home Delivery across India

(A1 Quality of Bigger Size Dana unlike smaller size Dana that available in normal grocery shop near by) 

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