Horse Gram

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Horse gram is a reddish brown legume with many health benefits. It is rich in taste and at the same time offers many nutritional benefits. Therefore, it is one of the favorite foods from all walks of people. As a grain with high amounts of protein, vitamins and iron are believed that it can reduce the extra fats in the body with the help of weight reduction. He is having good amounts of vitamin B complex, and proteins. It helps in the purification of menstruation and prevents and cures arthritis. The high amount of dietary fiber present in the horse program balance between blood pressure levels and sugar glucose.

Horse gram or Kulthi (Botanical name - Macrotyloma uniflorum) is widely consumed in South India. These lesser known beans are used in curries and soups. Texts of Ayurveda refer these beans as Kulatthika or Kulattha. The soup of these beans is used in the diet, after Panchakarma treatment. According to the principles of Ayurveda Kulthi or horse, a gram is hot in potency and tastes pungent. It is lighter to digest, increases pitta and Rakta (blood). These beans are rich in nutrients. They contain plenty of calcium, phosphorous, iron and protein. By virtue of its nutrients and Ayurvedic natural properties, the horse gram is considered to be beneficial to human and animal health.

Health Benefits:

The horse gram plant has astringent properties, diuretic and anti -oxidant. It is used in the treatment of many health problems, especially for diarrhea, bleeding and hemorrhoids.

During cure menstrual problems, vaginal discharge and bleeding for the plant horse gram of pregnancy period working effectively.

Kulthi plant treats patients suffering from weak liver, enlargement of the spleen and colic with its medicinal properties. And to cure kidney stones, gallstones and high blood pressure increases the consumption of horse gram.

Regular consumption of horse gram helps remove infections by worms, it regulates the digestive system and ward compromise acidity and flatulence.

Grind the horse gram and make it into a fine powder, add two tablespoons of this powder to a cup of water and drink it. This mixture gives you relief from skin rashes and controls the boils.

Add the same amount of horse gram in water and boil it, this boiled water will help to regulate the fever.

Would you like to treat the menstrual problems like irregular periods and heavy bleeding, then horse gram is an ideal choice. Add horse gram to your daily diet, whether in the form of sprouts, soups or boiled water to watch the results.