During the ancient times, monggo seeds or "mung seeds" are known as "one of the most cherished foods" because of its medical properties and its ability to improve human's health conditions.
Below are the list of the things you may not know about mung beans.
1.) They are excellent source of carbohydrates and protein as they contain an excess of 45% of carbohydrates and 21% of protein.
2.) Mung beans contain excellent amount of Vitamin A and B but lacks Vitamins C. However, this lack can be supplemented by the sprouts of mung beans as they are excellent source of Vit. C.
3.) The decoration produced by the beans is excellent in relieving soreness and inflammation.
4.) The root of the beans are good in treating aching of the bone.
5.) The seeds have various uses in India which includes treatment of paralysis, rheumatism and problems with the nervous system.
6.) Monggo seeds are good in treating fever and cough and generally helps in the aid of liver problems.
7.) Monggo's poultice is useful in checking milk secretion and in reducing the swelling of mammary glands.
8.) Rubbing powdered monggo beans help in the treatment of tumors.
9.) Monggo seed also help in regulating urine.
10.) Monggo seed help in the treatment of anorexia which is an eating disorder.
11.) The plant also helps in preventing scurvy which is a result of Vitamins C deficiency.
There are just few of the reason why monggo should always be available in the homes of every Filipino.
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