Horse Gram(Kollu) 500G

What is Horse Gram?

Horse gram  is scientifically known as Macrotyloma uniflorum. It also goes by the name Dolichos biflorus. Due to a lot of confusion in the Dolichos category, the right name for Horse gram scientifically is Macrotyloma uniflorum. According to the USDA database both the names Macrotyloma uniflorum and Dolichos biflorus mean the sameHorse gram. 

It is a dark brown lentil which round and flattened in shape. Horse gram is known to have many therapeutic effects but not scientifically proven though it has been recommended in ayurvedic  medicine to treat renal stones, piles etc. It is rich in iron, calcium molybdenum, polyphenols which have high antioxidant capacity, and hemagluttinin which is a substance found in antibodies and autoimmune functions.

What are the Benefits of Horse gram?

Horse gram is known by different names all over the world, it is called, Kollu in South India, Cowpea in English, Kulti in Hindi, Habbul Kulth in Arabic, Kulatha Kalai in Sanskrit, Bian Dou in Chinese, Bonnavista Bean and alsoHyacinth Bean.  The health benefits of horse gram are being recognized light  in the western world recently but has been known for its medicinal purposes by Indian Ayurvedic Vaidyas since centuries.

• It is known for its excellent diuretic and astringent .
• Ayurveda uses horse gram to treat a variety of conditions ranging from rheumatism to worm removal, treating Conjuctivitis and piles.

• Another great benefit of horse gram is its use in extracting phlegm. When suffering with cough, phlegm is a hard thing to get rid of. Taking horse gram water can eliminate the phlegm and give relief.
• Taking horse gram powder  in a little bit of water regularly, helps in treating and controlling skin rashesand boils.
• Horse gram liquid is also used to regulate fever.
• It has phenols which helps in reducing weight
• Horse gram also helps in lowering cholesterol levels
• Lipids extracted from horse gram have shown to help with peptic ulcer in an study related rats.
• It also helps in reducing flatulence

• How to grow Horse Gram Sprouts?

  One way to eat Horse gram is in the form of Sprouts. You can add the Horse gram sprouts to salads or eat the sprouts by themselves by adding a little salt, cumin, lemon, finely minced onions and cilantro. It is fairly easy to grow sprouts from any legumes. Soak the desired amount of Horse gram in a wide bowl completely submerged in water. Once the Horse gram is soft when you bite on the legume, drain the water, rinse and put them in a very thin cotton cloth, a cheese cloth works the best. Keep the cloth damp and put it away in a dark place overnight. Usually by the end of the second day you will see small sprouts coming up. You can grow the sprouts to whatever length you desire and then add to them any dish. Make sure the seeds are soaked well and have enough air if you are putting them in a jar(keep the lid a slightly open). Don't let the seeds  bu soaking them too long. Sprouts are high in Vitamin A,vitamin C, iron. Sprouting them also helps in reducing the production of gas which helps in digesting them much better than the dried horse gram.

 

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