Your Clear Guide on Horse Gram and It's Benefits

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What Is a Horse Gram?

It is a legume or pea of small, thin, and oval-shaped with light to dark colors of red, black, and brown known as Horse Gram. It is called a Horse gram because it was used as horse feed in ancient times. The botanical name of Horse Gram is 'Macrotyloma Uniforum'. The origin of this Horse Gram is traced in India. It is a multi-vitamin tablet of itself.

It is an ancient crop found in archaeological science stated 2500 BC. This is used for both human and animal consumption.

Some of the common names of Horse gram are:

• Kuleeth

• Kudu

• Kulthi

• Ulavulu

• Pe Bazat

• Kolatha

• Mudhira

• Kollu

• Hurali

• Hulaga

• Madras Gram

Six Nutritional values of Horse Gram:

1. Among the normal pulses available Horse Gram has the highest Calcium content.

2. Horse Gram has 'protein of 22%', 'carbohydrate of 60%', 'dietary fiber seeds of 28%', and 'dietary fiber flour of 16.3%'.

3. It contains good as well as good vitamins, proteins, etc.. of the B - Complex.

4. It is a good source of macroelements like 'C', 'K', 'Mg', 'P', 'S'.

5. And a good source of microelements like 'Fe', 'Mo', 'Mn', 'Ni', 'Zn'.

6. It has anti-hyperglycemic property.

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Ancient medicinal values of Horse Gram:

• It is used as a remedy for Hiccups.

• Used to cure Abdominal lumps.

• It is great medicine for Bronchial Asthma as well as for the common cold and fever.

• It controls excess sweating.

• It is useful for menstrual health Problems.

• It helps in the prevention of Tooth decay.

• It is also useful for kidney problems, ulcers, and low sperm count.

Nutraceutical properties of Horse Gram:

• It reduces blood - sugar level.

• It has excellent fat-burning capacity.

• It reduces the fatty tissue.

• It reduces water retention.

• It lowers bad cholesterol.

• It slows down the digestion of carbohydrates.

• It is also used as a face pack for clear and glowing skin.


Side Effects of Horse gram:

Even though horse gram is highly nutritious, it is not supposed to be consumed for the following:

- People who are taking medicines for anemia.
- For people who are trying to gain weight as horse gram is highly used for losing weight.
- One who is suffering from gout.

It can generate heat within the body and may cause gas and bloating during digestion for people who consume too much horse gram as horse gram contains a specific type of carbohydrate called "raffinose oligosaccharides".

Avoid taking Horse gram during pregnancy. People who are suffering from Tuberculosis.

One who experiences heavy bleeding during menstruation, Men undergoing infertility treatment should avoid horse gram. People who are suffering from hyper-acidity should avoid eating horse gram because it could aggravate the issue.


Written By - Rincy Saj

Edited By - Daniel Deepak Charles