Role of foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauvois) in senile bone degenerative diseases: A conceptual review

Abstract

Many of the millets and their health benefits are mentioned in Ayurveda Samhitas and Nighantus including Foxtail millet. Foxtail millet has a wide range of nutritional benefits as it is rich in dietary fiber and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Owing to its nutritional profile, foxtail millet possesses the potential to positively influence bone health and structural integrity. Further, the Bhagna sandhana (helps in the union of fractured bone) property mentioned in the classical treatises gives additional evidence for its impact on senile degenerative disorder. To explore the potential of of foxtail millet on senile bone degenerative disorders, a review of the literature from science Direct, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, classical Ayurvedic texts, and other published books was undertaken. This review highlights the potential of foxtail millet (Kangu) on senile bone degenerative diseases.