AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Mung Bean HERBAL WHOLE (VIGNA RADIATA)

Shelled mung bean is used for cleansing in Ayurveda. It is easy to digest.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Shelled mung beans are yellow. Mung beans that are still in the shell are green. Ayurveda recommends shelled mungs beans in general for cleansing, because they are easier to digest for most Vata constitutions.

SUGGESTED USE

1/4c per person per meal or as directed by your practitioner.

Metabolic Nature of Mung Bean

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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Family: Fabaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Mung Bean
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Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Antacid

ANTACID

Herbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.

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High Fiber Laxative

STRONG HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Constipative

CONSTIPATIVE

An herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.

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General Laxative

MILD GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Constituents:
Inositol

INOSITOL

Inositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.

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Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

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Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Mung Bean

Mung Bean

Mung Bean has these Actions in Common

Constipative, High-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Satisfies-stomach, Antacid, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Styptic

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Adzuki Beans

Adzuki Beans has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Nutritive, Constipative, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Styptic

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Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal)

Yellow Lentil (Toor Dal) has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic

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Chickpea (Garbanzo)

Chickpea (Garbanzo) has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic, General-laxative, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach

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Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)

Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic

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Butter Bean

Butter Bean has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic, General-laxative, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach

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Fava Beans

Fava Beans has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic, General-laxative, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach

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Black Beans

Black Beans has these Actions in Common

High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic, General-laxative, Nutritive

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Pinto Beans

Pinto Beans has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic

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White Navy Bean

White Navy Bean has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic, General-laxative

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Kidney Beans

Kidney Beans has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Hypolipidemic, Styptic, General-laxative

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Mung Bean

Neem Leaf

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Antacid, Constipative

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Styptic, Antacid

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Triphala Guggulu

Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, General-laxative, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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Chandraprabha Vati

Chandraprabha Vati has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Antacid, Diuretic

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Bhumyamalaki

Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, General-laxative, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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Arjuna

Arjuna has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Styptic

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Haritaki

Haritaki has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Styptic

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Vidari

Vidari has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Nutritive

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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Asparagus root

Asparagus root has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive

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Patola

Patola has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Mung Bean may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.
  • Hypolipidemic: May magnify the effect of cholesterol lowering drugs.

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I read in other texts that mung beans are Tri doshic and okay for Vata. Here on your website it says mung beans are Vata aggravating and then it says : "Ayurveda recommends shelled mungs beans in general for cleansing, because they are easier to digest for most Vata constitutions." That sounds a little contradicting to me. Can you please explain this?
- ilse oliver, Ventura, CA , 04-27-14 (Reply)
The shelled or "split" mung beans are good for cleansing and generally easy for Vata to digest. They should be soaked in water overnight and then rinsed and drained before cooking. Spices like hing enhance their digestibility - especially for Vata types. Whole mung beans are more challenging to digest and not recommended for Vata types.
- Kimberly Kubicke, Asbury park, NJ
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