What are the wonderful uses of mung bean powder

Mung bean is one of the more common grains among our cereals. It has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and it also has a good effect of relieving heat in summer. The amino acids contained in mung beans are relatively comprehensive. They are not only rich in trace elements such as calcium, iron, and phosphorus, but also contain a large amount of lysine and protein. They have the effects of clearing away heat, relieving dryness, promoting salivation, and detoxifying. It is also very effective in maintaining the spleen and stomach and removing acne spots.

Mung bean powder has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying and removing fire. Certain ingredients in mung bean powder have direct antibacterial effects. It indirectly exerts antibacterial effects by improving immune function. The many biologically active substances contained in mung bean powder, such as coumarins, bioalkalis, phytosterols, saponins, etc., can enhance the body's immune function and increase the number or phagocytic function of phagocytes.

Mung bean powder can play a role in lowering blood lipids. The structure of phytosterols contained in mung bean powder is similar to that of cholesterol. Phytosterols compete with cholesterol for esterification enzymes, preventing it from esterification and reducing the intestinal absorption of cholesterol. They can also lower serum cholesterol levels by promoting cholesterol dissimilation and/or preventing cholesterol biosynthesis in the liver.

Long-term consumption of mung bean powder can also play an anti-tumor effect. Mung bean powder is rich in protein and can protect the gastrointestinal mucosa when taken orally. Mung bean protein, tannins and flavonoids can combine with harmful substances such as organophosphorus pesticides to form precipitates, reducing or losing their toxicity and making them difficult to be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract.

Mung bean powder can also be used for beauty and skin care. Using mung bean powder as a facial mask can help the skin excrete toxins quickly, help the skin to do a thorough cleansing, metabolize waste deep in the skin, improve skin dullness and pigmentation symptoms, and revitalize the facial skin. Mung bean powder also has a strong moisturizing effect, which can help the skin lock in moisture to achieve better and healthier elasticity and antioxidant capacity, effectively delaying skin aging and fine lines.