Description
Pigeon peas is a perennial legume that belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as pigeon pea or split pigeon pea, Toor dal or red gram dal. Tracing its root to the Indian subcontinent at least 3500 years ago, this lentil Have been the main food in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
The holistic science of ayurveda values Toor dal as an amazing food and medicinal legume in treating several health woes. Right from the seeds. In traditional practice, Toor dal is used internally in the form of healing soup and externally it is applied as a paste or ointment. This lentil is good for boosting liver health and brings about lightness in the body. The leaves are used to treat bleeding disorder, worm infestation and also acts as a natural laxative.
