*Know ur plants and trees*

*Botanical name*:
*Setaria Italica*

*Local names:*
*Italian millet, Kangni, Kakum, etc*

*Salient features*:
The pinnacle of this millet looks like a fox’s tail hence called *Fox Tail Millet*
It is a very ancient millet dated back to
8000 years in our diet and mentioned in our ancient scriptures.
Water requirement for crop production is low so drought resistant and tolerates high temperature. Infact yields more with increase in temperature, so a grain to go for in our present global warming situation.
*Health benefits.. Heals*:
*a. Lungs*
*b. Asthama/bronchial conditions*
*c. Nerve sheath/cells*
*d. Prevents nerve degeneration*
*e. Brain health..heals Alzheimer, cerebral palsy, forgetfulness, vertigo, etc*
*f. Good for pregnant ladies and growing children*
*g. Low glycemic index so heals diabetes*
It has high protein food that helps in beginning as well as towards end of human life. So let us make this part of our daily diet.