{"id":163906,"date":"2022-11-22T11:09:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T11:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163906"},"modified":"2026-03-23T04:56:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T04:56:11","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-jowar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-jowar\/","title":{"rendered":"Jowar: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Jowar<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Jowar<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Jowar for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Jowar?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Jowar<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to take with Jowar<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Medicines<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMany Indians eat roti daily, which is one of the staple foods of many states. There are many types of roti, and jowar is one of such cereals which is popularly used for making rotis. Jowar is also known as durra, jowari, sorghum, great millet and milo. It is mainly cultivated in India and Nigeria. It is one of the topmost produced cereal crops, which ranks fifth after maize, wheat, rice, and barley. Jowar is also grown in other countries like the United States, Mexico and Australia, but as an animal feed. It contains various nutrients and may be beneficial for health 1<\/a><\/sup>. Let\u2019s read and find out more in detail. Let us discuss more health benefits of the jowar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Jowar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n100g of jowar provides an energy of 329 kcal. The nutrients present in it are as follows 2<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Carbohydrates: <\/strong>72.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Proteins: <\/strong>10.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre: <\/strong>6.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugars:<\/strong> 2.53 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats: <\/strong>3.46 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 3.36 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium: <\/strong>13 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 363 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 2 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zinc: <\/strong>1.67 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 165 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorous:<\/strong> 289 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The vitamins present in jowar are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vitamin B1 (thiamin)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B3 (niacin)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E (tocopherol)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Jowar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nJowar might possess the following properties 3<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might act as an antioxidant\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might act as an anti-cancer agent\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might lower the blood glucose level\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help in weight management\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might safeguard the heart\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might lower the cholesterol levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help with bone health\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help with digestion\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help blood circulation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might boost energy levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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