Antipyretic, antihypertensive, antidote to toxic poisonings, nutritive
tonic.
Mung bean is a nutritious protein food that is used by Oriental
herbalists for all hot, inflammatory conditions, ranging from systemic
infections to heat stroke to hypertension. Also used for toxic poisoning,
including aconite poisoning. Very effective as a soup for heat stroke
associated with thirst, irritability, and fever.
Dosage
15-30 grams; 120 grams are cooked with 60 grams of licorice for
aconite poisoning
Safety
Because of their cooling nature, mung beans should be avoided or
cooked with warming spices for those with a weak digestion.
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