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Black gram or urad dal holds a high protein value than most of the legumes. It is also an excellent source of dietary fiber, isoflavones, vitamin B complex, iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, phosphorus which offers a myriad of healing health benefits. The ancient medicine explains that imbalances caused due to Vata lead to inflammation around tissues and joints that can lead to excruciating pain. Urad dal not only soothes swollen tissues but also decreases pain in the joints. Dry roast black gram and apply a warm poultice on the affected areas for instant relief. A massage with black gram oil also provides similar effects. Adding black gram to your daily diet adds bulk to the stool, eases bowel movement. It helps in treating constipation, colic and hemorrhoids and improves liver functions. Urad Dal or black gram is low on glycemic index at 43. When soaked the glycemic index for every 30 grams stands at 7.6. Being rich in fibre, it aids in slow absorption of nutrients in to the blood and slows down the release of blood glucose.