Waxy millet is a mild tonic, which has the functions of tonifying deficiency, enriching blood, invigorating spleen, warming stomach and stopping sweating. It can be used for treating nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea caused by deficiency of spleen and stomach, sweating, shortness of breath, weakness and abdominal distension during pregnancy caused by qi deficiency. Modern scientific research shows that waxy millet contains protein, fat, sugar, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B and starch, etc., and is a warm and strong product. The starch contained in it is amylopectin, so it is difficult to digest and hydrolyze in the stomach.
糯小米是一种温和的滋补品，有补虚、补血、健脾暖胃、止汗等作用。适用于脾胃虚寒所致的反胃、食欲减少、泄泻和气虚引起的汗虚、气短无力、妊娠腹坠胀等症。现代科学研究表明：糯小米含有蛋白质、脂肪、糖类、钙、磷、铁、维生素B及淀粉等，为温补强壮品。其中所含淀粉为支链淀粉，所以在肠胃中难以消化水解。