Mung bean Mung bean is a kind of food with homology of medicine and food, which has high edible and medicinal value. Among beans, mung bean has obvious effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, and is often used for relieving summer heat, diuresis and assisting in lowering blood pressure. It contains a lot of protein and B vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron, and has the functions of whitening, lightening spots, cleaning skin, exfoliating and inhibiting acne.