What is the active ingredient in pulse? Demystifying the Food and Medication
                                
                                
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                                In 2016, the United Nations declared it the International Year of Pulses, highlighting their critical role in global nutrition and sustainable agriculture. The term "pulse," however, can refer to either a staple dietary food group or, in some contexts, a specific pharmaceutical product.