Horse Gram (Kulthi): Pulse of Rural Peoples in Chhattisgarh
Vikas Ramteke*
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidhyalya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492012, India
Vivek Kumar Kurrey
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidhyalya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492012, India
Thalesh Kumar Panigrahi
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidhyalya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492012, India
Pooja Yadav
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidhyalya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492012, India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Horse gram, protein and medicinal
Abstract
Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum Lam.) is a popular pulse, locally known as kulthi belongs to the family Fabaceae that still remain an under exploited legume crop. Horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) is one of the inexpensive sources of protein, calcium and iron. Different parts of the plants are used for the treatment of heart disease, asthma, bronchitis, urinary discharges and for treatment of kidney stones. The present paper is article on its botany, medicinal uses and pharmacological properties.
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