Basonym of Drug
Kulattha
Main Synonym
- Kullathika
- Kulattha
Regional Name
- Gujarati: Kalthi
- Hindi: Kulthi, Kurthi
- Kannada: Huruli
- Tamil: Kolalu
- Telugu: Ulavallu
- English: Horse Gram
Botanical Name
Dolichos biflorus
Family
Fabaceae
External Morphology
2-3 feet high small herb
Useful Parts
- Seed
Important Phytoconstituent
- Nicotinic Acid
- Protein
- Vitamin A
- Urease
- Carbohydrate
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
- Vatakaphahara
- Pittakara
Therapeutic Indication
- Medohara (Anti-obesity)
- Sukrahara (Decreases semen formation)
- Ashmarihara (Lithotriptic)
- Kasahara (Anti-cough)
Therapeutic Uses
- Asmari: Soaked seed of Kulattha is taken empty stomach in the morning for kidney stone removal.
- Kasa: Decoction of Kulattha is beneficial in cough and cold.
Dose
- Seed Powder - 3-5 gm
- Decoction - 50-100 ml
Formulations
- Kulatthadya Ghrita
Adverse Effect
Not Known
Remedial Measure
Not required
Purification
Not required