Comparative Study on Growth of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum L) Sprouts in Different Types of Water to Treat Anaemia

Authors

  • Bhumika J Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
  • Harini R Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
  • Yogashree T Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
  • Yuvashree D Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai
  • Mythili T Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai

Keywords:

Pearl Millet, Pearl Millet Sprouts, Iron Content, Zinc Content, Anaemia, Colorimetric,, Coconut water, Lemon water, Rice water, Vegetable boiled water, Tap water

Abstract

Pearl millet is one of Asia and Africa's most important chief staple grains. Due to its heat and drought-tolerant properties, it has wide adaptability to the local  environment. Nutritionally, pearl millet is a good source of protein and energy. Today, many people ranging from children, youth and adults suffer from anaemia. Anaemia has become common among all people. Turning regular millets into “sprouted millets” have pretty intriguing nutritional benefits. Once, you soak the pearl millet, they germinate. Sprouts have high starch content, thereby altering the food’s nutritional content. Sprouted grains are natural, nutritious,  and healthy. The objective of the present study was to investigate and compare the growth rate and level of iron and zinc content in pearl millet sprouts, which  are grown in different water such as coconut water, lemon water, vegetable boiled water and rice water and drinking water. The method used in the  determination of iron and zinc content was done by the colorimetric method. The results obtained were all positive showing significant iron content in all  mediums when compared to normal water. We conclude that Pearl millet (kambu) has many nutritional benefits and iron content is one among them. Today’s 
generation is not well aware of millet and its benefits and suffers from many health complications. Thus the study was to spread awareness of pearl millet among people and to treat trivial complications such as anaemia in the long run. 

Published

2023-12-30

How to Cite

Bhumika J, Harini R, Yogashree T, Yuvashree D, & Mythili T. (2023). Comparative Study on Growth of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum Glaucum L) Sprouts in Different Types of Water to Treat Anaemia. Journal of Siddha, 7(1), 32-38. Retrieved from https://jos.nischennai.org/index.php/jos/article/view/94