Kalathi Dana | Horse Gram | کلتھی دانہ

Arabic Name : Habbul Qillat, Habbul Qulth

English Name : Horse-Gram

Hindi Name : Kulathi, Kulti, Kurthi

Latin name : Dolichos biflorus Linn.

Persian Name : Sange Shikan

Sanskrit Name : Kulatha, Kulastha, Khalakula, Vardhipatraka

Urdu Name : Kulthi

Horse Gram:

Horse gram or Kalathi dana is a type of beans cultivated in Asian countries that are used for many purposes. First of all, Horse gram uses, the name indicates, these beans are fed to horses and other cattle. This crop is cultivated on those lands which do not need timely rains.

Seeds are antipyretic, astringent, deobstruent, diuretic, emmenagogue, laxative, lithotriptic, stomachic and tonic. Employed to reduce obesity and is also useful in kidney stone and oedema. Given to females during parturition to promote discharge of the lochia. Also used in leucorrhoea and menstrual derangements.

Kalathi dana benefits have also proved to be helpful in treating different medical problems, for example, asthma, bronchitis, urinary issues, jaundice, peptic ulcer, hemorrhoids, and even menstrual issues. Horse gram uses are additionally valuable for removing phlegm and controlling fever. The astringent properties of this herb are useful in treating a skin problem called leucoderma.

Researchers have discovered that eating Kalathi dana before a meal can lessen the glycemic file by restricting sugar absorption and decreasing insulin resistance. Kalathi dana is also known as a fat burner due to its certain properties while reducing the LDL cholesterol and enhancing the HDL cholesterol; Kalathi dana helps to melt body fat and shapes the body.

Kalathi contains calcium, phosphorus amino acid, and iron which help to boost the sperm count while increasing blood flow to the organs. Flavonoids and polyphenols found in this herb safeguard the role of the liver and gall bladder as filtering, purifying, and detoxifying.  Horse gram also has dynamic ingredients which help to avoid kidney disorders.

Uses

• Treats asthma
• Controls fever
• Decreases sugar levels
• Works as a fat burner
• Increases sperm count
• Protects liver and gallbladder functions.