Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Vigna Radiata
English Name: Mung Bean / Green Gram
Sanskrit Name: Mudga
Tamil Name: Pachai Payaru / பச்சை பயறு
Hindi Name: Ban Urad / Moong Dal / बन उरद / मूंग दाल
Malayalam Name: Kattu Uluntu / കട്ട് ഉളുണ്ട്
Telugu Name: Pesulu / పెసులు
Kannada Name: Hesaru Kaalu Gida, Pacche Hasiru / ಹೆಸರು ಕಾಳು ಗಿಡ, ಪಚ್ಚೆ ಹಸಿರು
Description:
Vigna Radiata is the botanical name for a green gram that belongs to the legume family. The green gram is an annual erect plant that grows up to 0.15 to 1.25 meters in height. Green gram is native to East, Southeast, and South Asia. Green gram is cultivated for its edible seeds. Green gram contains a rich source of nutrients, starch, and vitamins.
The other common names of a green gram are mung gram, maash, moong, golden gram, Celera bean, Jerusalem pea, and monggo.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 212
- Fat: 0.8 gms
- Protein: 14.2 gms
- Carbs: 38.7 gms
- Fiber: 15.4 gms
- Vitamin C: 13.7 mg
- Vitamin E: 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K: 34.3 mcg
- Vitamin B6: 0.1 mg
Health Benefits:
- Green gram powder helps to enhance blood circulation.
- Green gram powder helps to prevent heart stroke and reduce the risk of heart diseases.
- Green gram has a rich amount of potassium that helps to reduce blood pressure levels.
- Green gram powder helps to treat eye-related diseases.
- Green gram powder has anti-cancer properties that help to treat cancer.
- Green gram powder helps to reduce blood sugar levels.
- Green gram powder helps to remove dead cells and improve skin texture.
- Green gram powder is an effective medicine for removing excess hair.
Dosage of Green Gram Powder:
For Internal Use:
Take 5 grams of green gram powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and drink it twice a day before taking food. It helps to maintain a healthy body condition.
For External Use:
Take a required amount of green gram powder and mix it with one teaspoon of honey and almond oil. Apply it to the face and wash it off after 15 to 20 minutes with cold water. It helps to remove dead cells and gives glowing skin.
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