Horse Gram

Features of Horse Gram:

• It is constipating.
• It reduces fever, flatus.
• It is useful in treating cold, cough, hiccups, abdominal bloating.
• It is also helpful in case someone suffers from shortness of breath.¹
• It pacifies swelling and haemorrhoids.
• It is also helpful in someone suffering from obesity.
• It is helpful in case of hiccups and piles.¹

Varieties of Horse Gram:

• White, Black, Red, Variegated - all are similar in properties.
• Kulathi - Is especially useful in ophthalmic disorders.

References:

Primary Source: Bhojanakutuhalam - Acharya Balakrishna - Pg 31-32

1. Charak Samhita - Handbook on Ayurveda - Volume 1 - Edited by Gabriel Van Loon - Pg 239