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Urad dal is also known as Black gram in English and Masha in Ayurveda. It is used for various medicinal purposes in Ayurvedic system of medicine. It is a rich source of nutrition and helps boost energy.
Urad dal is rich in fibers which help improves digestion. It may also help manage constipation by promoting bowel movements due to its laxative property. Regular consumption of Urad dal improves sexual desire in men which in turn helps manage sexual dysfunction due to its aphrodisiac property. Urad dal is also considered to be good for diabetes as it improves insulin secretion and sensitivity.
According to Ayurveda, adding Urad dal to your daily diet helps in weight gain due to its Guru (heavy) and Balya nature.
Applying the paste of Urad dal along with rose water and honey on the face helps promote skin whitening as it reduces melanin production and promotes skin health. Urad dal hair mask can be applied on the hair scalp to help strengthen and lengthen hair as well as manage dandruff.
Avoid eating Urad dal in excess at night as it takes a longer time to get digested properly. It is also advisable for pregnant women with constipation to avoid Urad dal and dishes made of Urad dal so as to prevent stomach problems
What are the synonyms of Urad dal?
Vigna mungo, Maash, Kalamug, Urada, Udu, Uddu, Chiringo, Adad, Arad, Ulundu, Uttul, Minumulu, Mash kalaya, Mash, Mei, Muji, Maga, Udid, Uzhunn, Masha, Mash-e-hindi, Banu-siyah[1].
What is the source of Urad dal?
Plant Based
1. Anti-wrinkle
Wrinkles are due to aging, dry skin and lack of moisture. According to Ayurveda, it is due to an aggravated Vata. Urad dal helps in controlling wrinkles and increases moisture content in the skin because of its Snigdha (oily) nature. Urad dal also removes black spot on the skin when used with honey.
Tips:
a. Take 1-2 teaspoon of whole white Urad dal powder.
b. Make a paste with milk or honey.
c. Apply on the affected area.
d. Wait for 20-30 minutes.
e. Wash it with cold water.
2. Joint Pain
Urad dal helps to reduce bone and joint pain when massaged on the affected area. According to Ayurveda, the bones and joints are considered a site of Vata in the body. Pain in the joints is mainly due to Vata imbalance. A massage with Urad dal helps to reduce joint pain due to its Vata balancing property.
Tips:
a. Take boiled Urad dal and mash it well.
b. Place it in a cotton cloth (Potali).
c. Apply Sesame oil on the affected area and massage using the Urad dal potali.
d. Repeat this to get rid of joint pain in arthritis.
3. Hair loss
Urad dal helps to control hair fall and promote hair growth when applied to the scalp. This is because hair fall is mainly due to an aggravated Vata dosha in the body. Urad dal acts on hair fall by balancing Vata dosha. It also promotes new hair growth and removes excessive dryness. This is due to its Snigdha (oily) and Ropan (healing) properties.
Tips:
a. Take boil and mashed Urad dal.
b. Mix it with coconut oil.
c. Apply to the scalp and hair.
d. Wait for 1-2 hours and wash with a herbal shampoo.
e. Repeat this to manage excessive dryness and control hair fall.
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