Abhinav Kumar/Darbhanga: The Rising Demand for Makhana
Makhana, also known as fox nuts, is rich in nutrients and its demand is continuously increasing. Due to its medicinal properties, Makhana from Mithila has now reached both national and international markets. The abundant nutritional elements found in Makhana can help keep a person healthy. This is the reason why Mithila’s Makhana has reached foreign plates and has also received the GI tag. The Darbhanga Makhana Research Center has also been granted the status of National Makhana Research Center. Senior scientist Dr. Manoj Kumar explains that Makhana from Mithila is rich in nutritional elements and is effective in preventing various diseases.
The Health Benefits of Makhana
According to senior scientist Dr. Manoj Kumar, the biggest feature of Makhana is its ability to work as a remedy for infertility. Regular consumption of Makhana can help resolve infertility issues. Makhana contains abundant trace elements such as zinc and iron. He also mentioned that Makhana has gained popularity as a superfood. It is rich in minerals, including phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
The Medicinal Properties of Makhana
As an anti-diabetic property, Makhana has been recognized for its medicinal properties. It is also beneficial for weight management and is considered useful for infertility issues. Makhana is a superfood that provides numerous benefits to the human body. It is now easily available in various flavors in the market, such as Makhana pudding, chocolate-coated Makhana, Makhana biscuits, Makhana flour, and crispy Makhana. Farmers are earning good profits through Makhana cultivation.
मखाना में प्रचुर मात्रा में पोषक तत्व पाए जाते हैं, जिसकी वजह से इसकी डिमांड बढ़ रही है। इसके औषधीय गुणों के कारण मिथिला के मखाना को देश-विदेश तक पहुंचा दिया गया है। मखाना में पाए जाने वाले पोषक तत्व किसी भी व्यक्ति को स्वस्थ रख सकते हैं और इसके कारण मिथिला के मखाने को विदेशी थालियों तक पहुंचाया गया है। दरभंगा मखाना अनुसंधान केंद्र को राष्ट्रीय मखाना अनुसंधान केंद्र का दर्जा भी मिला है। वैज्ञानिक डॉ. मनोज कुमार के अनुसार, मखाना बांझपन की समस्या में भी लाभदायक है और मोटापे की समस्या के लिए भी फायदेमंद है। इसके अलावा मखाना में जिंक, आयरन, फास्फोरस, पोटेशियम, कैल्शियम, मैग्नीशियम जैसे मिनरल्स भी पाए जाते हैं। मखाने की खेती करने वाले किसान अच्छी कमाई कर रहे हैं।
