Makhana (Euryale Ferox) / Foxnut / Gorgon Nut,India price supplier

    Makhana (Euryale ferox) , or foxnut, or Gorgon Nut, is not a popular food item, in spite of its significance in religious ceremonies and fasts. India has about 4. 1 million hectares (mha) of wetlands-1. 5 mha of natural land and 2. 6 mha of land are being developed. The fruit has a great nutritional value-9. 7 per cent protein, 76. 9 per cent carbohydrate, 0. 1 per cent fat, 1. 3 per cent minerals and 12 per cent water. The medicinal properties of makhana are well-documented. It is effective in cardio-vascular diseases, post delivery care, leucorrhoea and circulatory problems. Makhana is also believed to increase hormone secretion. It has been traditionally used to treat certain diseases such as beri beri. It is also used in the preparation of certain medicines and starch coating of Banarsi sarees.