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Black Gram - Natural Benefits and Curative Properties

Botanical Name :: Phasleolus mungo

Indian Name :: Urad

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Origin and Distribution of Black Gram

Food Value of Black Gram

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Natural Benefits and Curative Properties of Black Gram.

Black gram is demulcent or soothing and cooling agents. It is an aphrodisiac and nervine tonic. However, excessive use of black gram causes flatulence which can, however, be prevented by adding little asafoetida, pepper and ginger in the culinary preparations. It should not be taken by those who are easily predisposed to rheumatic diseases and urinary calculi as it contains oxalic acid in high concentration.

• Diabetes :- Germinated black gram, taken with half a cupful of fresh bitter gourd juice and a teaspoonful of honey is highly beneficial in the treatment of milder type of diabetes. It should be used once daily for three to four months with restriction of carbohydrates. Even in severe cases, regular use of this combination, with other precautions, is useful as a health giving food for the prevention of various complications that may arise due to malnutrition in diabetic patients.
• Sexual Dysfunction :- Black gram dhal soaked in water for about six hours and then fried in pure cow's ghee. after draining the water is an excellent sex tonic. It can be used with wheat bread and honey with highly beneficial results in functional impotency, premature ejaculation and thinness of the semen.
• Nervous Disorders:- The above preparation eaten with half boiled egg is an excellent tonic in nervous disorders such as nervous weakness, weakness of memory, schizophrenia and hysteria.
• Hair Disorders :- Washing the hair with a paste of cooked black gram dhal and fenugreek lengthens the hair, keeps them black and cures dandruff.
• Digestive System Disorders :- Black gram is valuable in digestive system disorders. In the form of decoction, it is useful in dyspepsia, gastric catarrh, dysentery and diarrhea.
• Rheumatic Afflictions :- A liniment made from black gram is useful as an external application in rheumatism, contracted knee and stiff shoulder. It is prepared by boiling about 4 Kg's. of black gram pulse in 38.4 litres of water. It should be boiled down to about 9.6 litres and strained. The strained decoction should be boiled with about 2.5 litres of sesame oil and 1/2 kg. of rock salt till the water has been evaporated. Paste of the fresh root is also useful in rheumatic pains.