Horse gram is used for treating kidney stones, cough, and asthma. It has a heating and Kapha-reducing effect.
ⓘ Information
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Kashaya | Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing |
| Guna | Laghu, Ruksha | Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying |
| Virya | Ushna | Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta |
| Vipaka | Amla | Amla (Sour) — post-digestive sour, acidic |
| Prabhava | Ashmaribhedana, Lekhana, Kasahara | Ashmaribhedana — expels kidney stones; Lekhana — scraping, reduces fat and Kapha; Kasahara — relieves cough |
Sanskrit Synonyms
In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Kulattha is known by the following Sanskrit names:
Kuliraka, Tamrabija
Parts Used
The medicinal parts of Kulattha are: bija.
Main Indications
Kulattha is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:
Ashmari, Mutrakrichha, Medoroga, Kasa, Shwasa.
Dosha Effects
Kulattha pacifies Vata, Kapha.
It may aggravate Pitta when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.
Usage
Kulattha is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).