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Mung Bean Quick Facts

Name
Mung Bean (绿豆, Lǜ Dòu)
Thermal Nature
Cool
Flavor
Sweet
Organ Affinity
Heart, Stomach
Best Season
Summer
Good For
damp heat, yin deficiency

Mung Bean

Cool

绿豆 (Lǜ Dòu)

Legume

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

HeartStomach

Benefits

  • ✓ Clears heat
  • ✓ Detoxifies
  • ✓ Relieves summer heat
  • ✓ Promotes urination

Good For

damp heatyin deficiency

Avoid If

yang deficiencyqi deficiency

Best Season

Summer