Does mung bean soup help remove dampness from the body?
Aug 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Sun Lianqing
Introduction
Mung beans are cool in nature and can clear heat and remove dampness. For symptoms such as dry and bitter mouth, yellow greasy tongue coating, and dark yellow urine caused by damp-heat, moderate consumption of mung bean soup may help eliminate damp-heat from the body and provide a certain degree of relief, especially suitable during summer when damp-heat is more severe. However, if the body condition involves cold-dampness, characterized by cold intolerance, white greasy tongue coating, loose stools, etc., consuming mung bean soup may exacerbate internal coldness.
Generally, mung bean soup can help relieve damp-heat to some extent, but it has limited effect on cold-dampness. If in doubt, it is recommended to consult a healthcare professional in advance. Detailed explanation is as follows:
Mung beans are cool in nature and can clear heat and remove dampness. For symptoms caused by damp-heat such as dry mouth, bitter taste, yellow and greasy tongue coating, dark yellow urine, moderate consumption of mung bean soup may help eliminate damp-heat from the body and provide some relief, especially suitable during summer when damp-heat is more severe.
If the body condition is cold-dampness, characterized by cold intolerance, pale complexion, white and greasy tongue coating, loose stools, consuming mung bean soup may intensify internal coldness. It may not only fail to remove dampness but also worsen the discomfort. In such cases, mung bean soup is not suitable for removing dampness.
Selection of mung bean soup should depend on individual body constitution: those with damp-heat may consume it in moderation, while those with cold-dampness should avoid it. If symptoms such as abdominal distension and diarrhea occur after consumption, stop taking it immediately and seek professional guidance for alternative methods of dampness removal when necessary.
