Millet, [méi

zi], formerly known as millet and millet, is the second annual herbaceous cereal crop of the Gramineae and Millet genus. The whole plant is composed of roots, stems, leaves, inflorescences, caryopses (seeds) and other parts. Millet seeds are actually called broomcorn millet, which is light yellow; after grinding and peeling, it is called yellow rice, commonly known as yellow millet. It is a small round yellow particle with a diameter larger than corn (commonly known as millet in the north); millet is ground into flour, commonly known as yellow rice noodles. The cultivated area of ??broomcorn millet in the world is about 5.5 to 6 million hm2.

Food value

The grains are rich in starch and are used for food or wine making, and the stalks and leaves can be used as livestock feed.

1. Loose intestines and relieve constipation. Because millet contains a large amount of carbohydrates and dietary fiber needed by the human body. It can help the digestive function of the intestines and effectively prevent the occurrence of constipation.

2. Beauty and beauty. The rich vitamin B and vitamin E contained in millet can help beautify the skin and moisturize the skin.

3. Improve eyesight and calm the mind. The carotene and vitamin B12 contained in millet can soothe the mind and improve eyesight, and improve insomnia and irritable mood.

4. Nourish the stomach and spleen. Eating more food made from millet seeds can help nourish the stomach and strengthen the spleen, so it is especially suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach.

5. Clear away heat and detoxify. Food made from millet can treat poisonous heat, chilblains, abscesses and other diseases. It can also effectively prevent the problem of reduced immunity caused by malnutrition.