Mung Bean
Botanical Name: Vigna radiata
Family Name: Fabaceae
Plant Description: Legume with small green beans used in cooking and sprouting
Ecosystem: Cultivated fields
Size: 30–100 cm
Shape: Vine or bushy, depending on variety
Geographical Origin: India
Current Distribution: Asia, Africa, global trade
Flower Shapes and Colours: Small yellow flowers
Seed Types and Size: Small green oval beans
Uses: Food, sprouts, detox
Parts Used: Beans, sprouts
Medicinal Uses: Supports detox, cooling, high in protein and fiber
Planetary Influences: Mercury
Metaphysical Uses: Cleansing, clarity
Elemental Association: Water