Makhana plants are thorny and lotus-like. Its leaves are lotus-like, circular, which are green from above, but red or purple from below. Its fruits are circular, thorny and soft (spongy). Its seeds are like peas, or slightly bigger than that. Fruits are 8-20 in number and are light black in color. It is eaten raw or roasted. By roasting in sand, it swells, which is called makhana. Makhana is full of nutrition, because magnesium, potassium, fiber, iron, zinc etc. are found in plenty in it.

Makhana can be used by roasting it or by making powder. Makhana is cold in nature, but it can be consumed in any season. Makhana is very easy to digest. Also, it is rich in carbohydrates, fiber and protein. Many properties of Makhana are mentioned in Ayurveda. Let's know some of its benefits-

Also beneficial in arthritis pain

Due to arthritis, there is a lot of pain in the joints of the body, such as legs and hands. You can get relief by using Makhana. For this, grind the leaves of Makhana tree and apply it on the painful area. This provides relief.

Control blood pressure

Makhana is very beneficial in high blood pressure because it has low sodium content and high potassium content, which reduces high blood pressure.

Weight loss aid

The ethanol present in makhana proves helpful in controlling fat cells in the body, which helps in weight loss.

Makhana is a good source of protein

About 10.71 grams of protein is found in 100 grams of makhana. Its regular use not only supplies the required amount of protein to the body but also eliminates many problems caused by its deficiency.

Anti-aging factor

A research conducted on the use of makhana in skin related problems has revealed that makhana is rich in antioxidant properties. This property proves helpful in removing the effects of aging on the skin such as wrinkles.

Beneficial for gums

Makhana has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. Both these properties found in makhana prove helpful in preventing gum inflammation and tooth decay caused by bacterial effects.