Millet: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Millet means something in Christianity, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Millet in English is the name of a plant defined with Eleusine coracana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cynosurus coracanus L. (among others).
2) Millet is also identified with Panicum miliaceum It has the synonym Milium paniceum Mill. (etc.).
3) Millet is also identified with Setaria italica It has the synonym Panicum glomeratum Moench, nom. illeg. superfl. (etc.).
4) Millet is also identified with Sorghum bicolor It has the synonym Panicum frumentaceum Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Lidia (1999)
· Systema Naturae, Editio Decima (1759)
· Bulletin, Division of Agrostology United States Department of Agriculture (1897)
· Landwirthschaftliche Flora (1866)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Linnaea (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Millet, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.

This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+25): Millet grass, Millet panic, Millet rice, Milleti, Millettia aboensis, Millettia auriculata, Millettia barteri, Millettia bonatiana, Millettia brandisiana, Millettia caudata, Millettia championii, Millettia congolensis, Millettia conraui, Millettia dielsiana, Millettia drastica, Millettia duchesnei, Millettia dura, Millettia elongatistyla, Millettia eurybotrya, Millettia extensa.
Full-text (+317): Shyamaka, Kangu, Trinadhanya, Priyangu, Kodrava, Barnyard millet, Indian millet, Baragena, Hastishyamaka, Baraga, Varnabhedini, Jvara, Koradusha, Shame, Ragi, Kirunavane, Kodo millet, Koda millet, Proso millet, Broomcorn millet.
Relevant text
Search found 80 books and stories containing Millet, Millets; (plurals include: Millets, Milletses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Millets (trina dhanya) < [2022: Volume 11, Septmber issue 12]
An ayurvedic approach to millets vis-à-vis their nutritional utility < [2023: Volume 12, August issue 13]
Role of millets in contemporary lifestyle < [2023: Volume 12, May issue 7]
Millets (Kshudra Dhanya): Nurturing Health And Preventing Lifestyle Disorders < [Volume 11, Issue 1: January-February 2024]
Nutritional and Health Benefits of Millets < [Volume 10, Issue 5: September-October 2023]
Remission of Type-2 Diabetes on Plant Based Diet < [Volume 11, Issue 2: March-April 2024]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Importance of millets and kshudradhanya in today's lifestyle - a review < [2023, Issue 04, April]
Ancient grains, modern marvels: embracing millets in ayurve-dic healing for optimal health < [2023, Issue 11. November]
Millets an ayurvedic approach < [2023, Issue 05, May]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A review on Millets (kshudra dhanya): Nutritional and health benefits in life style diseases. < [Volume 11, issue 8 (2023)]
Bhagna-sandhankar (fracture healing properties) of Kangu (Foxtail Millet) Setaria italica � A review < [Volume 11, issue 7 (2023)]
Prevention of Sthaulya (Obesity) w.s.r to use of Shree anna- Millets - A review article < [Volume 11, issue 5 (2023)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Millets as a dietary supplement for managing chemotherapy induced side effects < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2024]
Efficacy of Integrated Ayurveda in Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Report < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
Ayurvedic evaluation and treatment of Covid 19: A case report < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 6 - Agriculture of the Vārāṇasī region < [Chapter V - Rise of Vārāṇasī as a Nodal Centre]
Part 1 - Growth of nodal points in the Middle Gaṅgā Plains < [Conclusion]
Part 2 - Beginning of Farming Settlements (South Bihar) < [Chapter I - The Case Study of Rājagṛha]