Kulthi dal has a low glycaemic index, making it a useful dietary supplement for diabetic patients. It has an alpha-amylase inhibitor, which helps manage diabetes by decreasing serum glucose levels. The kulthi dal seeds help in carbohydrate metabolism and thereby delay their digestion and absorption.
Kulthi dal, also known as horse gram, is a tropical and subtropical legume. Ayurveda and Sri Lankan traditional healers have known about its therapeutic properties for ages. It's primarily used as a tonic, astringent, and diuretic, and it's also helpful for rheumatism, neuralgia, and other ailments.
Its safe for external & internal use as directed by physician.
Shelf life: Its good in taste and benefits for two to three years if keep in airtight container and also keep in sunlight for 15 min every month to prevent moisture & to retain its quality.
Other Names of Kulthi dal -Horse gram legume, Motta nirai, ,Kulthe daal, kolthi daal
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