Organic Horse Gram, Shelf Life : 1year

horse gram is a very popular food in the northern hilly regions of india. locally known as kulath it has many health benefits associated with it. the plant of horse gram is known to show antioxidant, astringent and diuretic action. it has been found to be useful in the treatment of hemorrhoids, diarrhea and hemorrhage. horse gram plant has also found useful in cases of bleeding during pregnancy, leucorrhea and menstrual disorders. kulath or horse gram is rich in b-complex vitamins and protein. it is quite delicious to taste and at the same time highly nutritious. hence it is a favorite food of a large number of people ranging from young to old. in india it is commonly prescribed in ayurveda, as a medicine for conditions like difficult breathing, cough, gastric problems, ulcers, worm infections and excessive perspiration. some alternative medicine experts even consider horse gram as a good remedy to control joints pain. it can be also used as a natural health tonic. however horse gram is not considered adequate for people who have tuberculosis or women who are pregnant. uses of horse gram as medicine :

• people who have gall or kidney stones can take horse gram by soaking a little quantity in glass of water for 8 to 10 hours. the soaked horse gram can be mashed up and consumed two times a day or the infusion can be taken again two times a day whichever way one likes.
• horse gram is an excellent food-item for those who are looking to lose some weight.
• eating kulath regularly helps in getting rid of worm infections. it tones up the digestive system and prevents acidity and flatulence.
• for relief from cold take a small amount of horse gram boil it in water, filter and cool it. mix it in a grinder with water and make a semi solid paste. add pepper to this paste and drink for relief from cold, sore throat and cough.

• drinking semi liquid solution of horse gram powder cures fluctuation.
• if horse beans mixed with powdered dry ginger, asafoetida and "veed salt" is taken it cures the pain of the stomach.
• if it is used in food it cures disease of the stomach.
• if the water in which horse gram had been soaked for the whole night (and is mashed in the same water in the morning) is taken daily, taken twice then it cures "stones".
• the use of horse gram in the diet relieves the pain of dry piles.
• drinking the semi liquid mixture of powdered horse gram and powdered black pepper cures sore throat.
• its use in the diet is good for women as their menstruation is purified.