Potential use of Moong dal for infections:

Moong dal being nutrient-rich, might show effects against various microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses.Various studies have shown that Moong dal might have a potential effect against many species of bacteria and this property of it is comparable to Erythromycin, a commonly used antibiotic.⁴ It has also shown activity against Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria causing stomach infections.²

Its possible effectiveness against fungal infections is comparable to that of Fluconazole, a drug which is commonly used to treat a fungal infection called candidiasis.⁴ One of the researches also showed that Mung Bean Sprouts from Moong dal might be helpful as an antiviral and prophylactic agent against Respiratory Syncytial virus and Herpes Simplex virus infections.⁴  However, more studies are required and a doctor should be consulted for infections.

Potential use of Moong dal for diabetes:

Moong dal might help to lower blood glucose levels by apparently decreasing the absorption of glucose from the small intestines. A study showed that green gram flour, i.e. Moong dal flour might help in the control of blood sugar levels. Another study was conducted by Lou et al. in 2016, which clearly explained that the presence of certain phenolic compounds might be what helps moong dal lower blood sugar levels.⁴ There is a requirement for more studies in this area. Therefore, you should consult a doctor for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes as it is a serious condition.

You may like to read: 10 Effective Home Remedies For Diabetes!

Potential use of Moong dal for high blood pressure:

Studies have revealed that moong dal might inhibit the action of an enzyme which is responsible for increase of the blood pressure, thus, potentially helping lower blood pressure.⁴Researchers have found that high amounts of raw sprout extracts, dried sprout extracts, and enzyme digested sprout extracts might help in the lowering of blood pressure.²It was also found that dried sprout powder might not be as effective as sprout extracts.² However, more studies are required. You should consult a doctor for serious conditions like high blood pressure (known as hypertension), which should be diagnosed and treated by a doctor.

Potential use of Moong dal for high cholesterol:

Moong dal might help in lowering the level of lipids and cholesterol in the body.⁴It might also help in the production of enzymes that might regulate the cholesterol levels of the blood.⁴This cholesterol-lowering effect of moong dal might be similar to Vitamin E.⁴ However, more studies are required to prove such claims. Moreover, a doctor should be consulted for the diagnosis and treatment of high cholesterol.

Potential use of Moong dal for cancer:

Researchers have found that the active components present in moong dal might have a potential to   help with various cancer types like breast cancer, digestive system cancers and leukaemia (blood cancer).¹A protein called Vicilin, which is isolated from moong dal, might have a potential to stop the cells responsible for breast cancer from growing. Also, it was seen in a study that fermented moong dal might help to stop tumour development and might help enhance the production of compounds that might help  with cancer, thus, it might have anti-cancer properties.⁴ However, more studies are required to prove the above-stated claims. Cancer is a serious condition and must be diagnosed and treated only by a doctor. Kindly ensure that you consult a doctor.

Potential use of Moong dal for the digestive system: