The horse gram is normally used to feed horses, though it is also commonly used in cooking. Horse gram is long linear pubescent pods with a curved beaks, and flattened small seeds with light red, brown, grey, and black color.

The gram is further beneficial in cases of bleeding during pregnancy, menstrual disorders, colic and weak liver, spleen enlargement, leucorrhoea, hypertension, kidney stones, gall stones, and many other serious health concerns. This gram is rich in B-complex vitamins and protein and is highly delicious for the taste buds and nutritious as well.