Black Lentil is largely used to make dal from the whole or split, dehusked seeds. It, along with the mung bean, was placed in Phaseolus, but has since been transferred to Vigna. At one time it was considered to belong to the same species as the mung beanIt.It is an erect, suberect or trailing, densely hairy, annual herb. The tap root produces a branched root system with smooth, rounded nodules.
Black Lentils reduces the formation of cough and acidity in the body.
Black Lentils is a remedy for a bid diseases like paralysis of the face,half body paralysis.Having black lentils balls fried in ghee will give strength to the non functioning muscles.
Black lentil powder mixed with milk increase weight in small children.
Black Lentil soup can be eaten in the winter months.This will increase heat in the body and help keeping the muscles flexible.
