Mungbean Sprout
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Mungbean Sprout in TCM:

Explore the properties of Mungbean Sprout according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: cold

Channels: LI

Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: yin

Special Properties:
clears heat, eliminates toxins


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Mungbean Sprout is known for its ability to tonify yin. It also helps to clear heat and eliminate toxins.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the large intestine. Furthermore Mungbean Sprout is considered to be cold in temperature. The flavor is sweet.