Kodo Millet/ఆరికెలు

Kodo millet is sweet, bitter and acrid in taste.  They have high nutritious value and therefore a good food for the children. There are plenty of vitamins and minerals in it.  This is good for digestion.
It prevents life-threatening diseases like cancer. It has high antioxidant activity. It keeps sugar and cholesterol levels in blood in check. They provide good energy to those who participate in sprint.
If you take these along with other lentils like Bengal gram or cowpea then we get sufficient nutrients that are required for our body. As there is high fiber content it is good for weight reduction.  This is a good food to get relief from the pains caused by long-term diseases and to reduce swelling.  Kodo millet is good food for the swelling of joints and for women, who suffer from irregular periods, diabetic patients and those who have weak eye nerves.  The flour of Kodo millet is used to smear on swellings.