{"id":158831,"date":"2022-05-02T14:39:15","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T09:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=158831"},"modified":"2026-04-07T12:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:29:30","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-moong-dal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-moong-dal\/","title":{"rendered":"Moong Dal: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Moong Dal<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Moong Dal<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Moong Dal<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Moong Dal?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Moong Dal<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Moong Dal<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLegume seeds are referred to as \u2018poor man\u2019s meat\u2019 and rightly so. They are an excellent source of proteins, bioactive compounds, minerals and vitamins.^{<\/sup>The mung bean (Vigna radiata<\/em>), commonly referred to as Moong dal in India, is one of the most important edible legume crops. It is cultivated and consumed mainly in Asian countries like China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and some Southeast Asian countries. It is also grown in the dry regions of Europe and warmer parts of Canada and the United States}1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0It contains a balanced amount of nutrients, and its combination with cereals has been recommended to increase the quality of protein 1<\/a><\/sup>. In the Chinese book Ben Cao Qui Zen, it is stated to be beneficial for digestive upset and skin moisturisation 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Moong Dal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Moong dal is rich in high-quality proteins with high digestibility and is an excellent source of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and essential fatty acids.\u00a0Below are the nutrient value of moong dal in percentage content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Proteins: <\/strong>25\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total lipids: <\/strong>1.34\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates: <\/strong>58.04<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre:<\/strong> 27.7<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar:<\/strong> 0.89<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium: <\/strong>0.036<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 0.004<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium: <\/strong>0.009<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fatty acids:<\/strong> 0.45\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin A: <\/strong>89 IU (international unit)3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Moong Dal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The presence of bioactive compounds, macro and micronutrients may be responsible for the potential properties that Moong dal might exhibit, some of which are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It might have an anti-inflammatory (decreases swelling) potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an antioxidant<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be an anti-diabetic (helps to control blood sugar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might help in lowering high blood pressure \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an anti-hyperlipidemic (helps to control cholesterol and reduces the blood lipid levels)^{\u00a0<\/sup>agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
It might have an anti-cancer potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might act as an anti-microbial agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be a probiotic (promotes the growth of good bacteria)4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have liver-protective properties 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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I would suggest moong dal if you\u2019re looking for an affordable and vegetarian-friendly source of protein. Not only is it cost-effective, but it\u2019s also packed with protein goodness. What\u2019s even better is its protein quality might be easy on your tummy, making it easy to digest compared to other legumes 6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Moong Dal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Potential use of Moong dal for infections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Moong dal being nutrient-rich, might show effects against various microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses.Various studies have shown that Moong dal might have a potential effect against many species of bacteria and this property of it is comparable to Erythromycin, a commonly used antibiotic 4<\/a><\/sup>. It has also shown activity against Helicobacter pylori, <\/em>a bacteria causing stomach infections2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>
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