Black gram is one of the most nutritious beans and is commonly used in Nepal for its wide health benefits. It is both, consumed by cooking and used in Ayurvedic medicine, and is equally beneficial when used either way. It offers a ton of health benefits.
- It improves digestion.
- It boosts your energy.
- It boosts bone mineral density.
- Its good for diabetics.
- Its good for your skin.
- It reduces pain.
- It is good for your heart.
- It is a diuretic.
Black gram is known to heal your skin and speed but the rate at which your body heals its wounds. It has mild antiseptic properties which is why it is often used to heal wounds.
Side-Effects of Black Gram (Mustang Dal)
One of the main issues of consuming high amounts of black gram is that it increases the amount of ureic acid in your blood. As a result, it can stimulate the calcification stones in the kidney. Even though it is known to prevent the same, very high quantities of black gram can induce the very thing you want it to prevent.
It can also lead to gall stones or gout. You should always speak to your doctor before adding anything new to your diet or lifestyle to make sure that you don’t have to deal with any adverse effects.