Vigna radiata
Mung bean
Vigna radiata, commonly known as mung bean, is a highly nutritious legume celebrated in traditional medicine. Rich in proteins, vitamins, and essential minerals, it possesses potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying properties. Often used to aid digestion and support metabolic health, this versatile plant serves as a nutritional powerhouse.
- Scientific name: Vigna radiata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Vigna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vigna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Vigna radiata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Dhivehi, it is called ނޫމުގު, while in Chinese, it is referred to as 绿豆 (Simplified), 綠豆 (Traditional), and 綠豆 (Hong Kong). Additionally, in Javanese, the plant is known as Kacang ijio.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| dv | ނޫމުގު | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 绿豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 綠豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 綠豆 | Wikidata |
| jv | Kacang ijo | Wikidata |
| pam | Balatung | Wikidata |
| bo | སྲན་ལྗང་། | Wikidata |
| pl | Fasola złota | Wikidata |
| fr | Haricot mungo | Wikidata |
| ko | 녹두 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents. In Northern Europe, it can be found within the borders of Great Britain. Its presence extends into Eastern Europe, specifically throughout Ukraine and South European Russia. Furthermore, the species is located in West Tropical Africa, including the nation of Benin. Finally, its range continues through West Tropical Africa to include Burkina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Vigna radiata, commonly known as mung bean, utilizes its seeds as its primary medicinal and nutritional component. These small, green seeds are highly valued for their dense concentration of proteins, vitamins, and minerals, serving as a vital source of sustenance and therapeutic benefit in various traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Vigna radiata has 141 reported phytochemicals identified across 176 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ATP, NADH, lysine, NAD+, iron.
- Total chemicals
- 141
- Scientific sources
- 176
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ATP | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| NADH | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lysine | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| NAD+ | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| iron | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lignin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| phytic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACC | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ca2+ | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vigna radiata has 8 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiallergic, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vigna radiata has 21 reported medicinal uses identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Listeria monocytogenes, salt stress, Salmonella Typhimurium, anorexia, antiallergic.
- Total uses
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Listeria monocytogenes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salt stress | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella Typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anorexia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiallergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |