Horse gram or Kulthi (Botanical name - Macrotyloma uniflorum ) is widely consumed in South India. These lesser known beans are used in curries and soups. Texts of ayurveda refer these beans as Kulatthika or Kulattha. The soup of these beans is used in diet, after panchakarma treatment. According to principles of ayurveda Kulthi or horse gram is hot in potency and tastes pungent. It is light to digest, increases pitta and Rakta (blood). These beans are rich in nutrients. They contain plenty of calcium, phosphorous, iron and protein. By virtue of its nutrients and ayurvedic natural properties, the horse gram is considered to be beneficial to human and animal health.

BENIFITS

• It reduces flatulence and reduces indigestion. It also helps to eradicate intestinal parasites.
• Horse gram is known to reduce medha dhatu (body fat) and kapha which are root causes for obesity. The nutritional contents of these beans, like very little carbohydrate, more protein and fiber, contribute to weight loss.
• New researches have shown the beneficial effects of horse gram in diabetes. Regular consumption of these beans helps to reduce blood glucose level.
  
• Horse gram is of great help for men who suffer from low sperm count. The nutrients like calcium, phosphorous, iron, and amino acids which are present in horse gram promote sperm production. According to principles of ayurveda horse gram liquefies semen and removes impurities from it.