Mung: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Mung means something in the history of ancient India, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

India history and geography

Source: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk tales

Mung refers to “One type of green pulse, it is very light to digest and it is full of protein and vitamins”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Mung [मूँग] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Vigna radiata (L.) R.Wilczek from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Phaseolus aureus, . For the possible medicinal usage of mung, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Mung [मूँग] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Mung in India is the name of a plant defined with Vigna mungo in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phaseolus radiatus Roxb. (among others).

2) Mung is also identified with Phoenix dactylifera It has the synonym Palma major Garsault (etc.).

3) Mung is also identified with Vigna radiata It has the synonym Phaseolus aureus Zuccagni (etc.).

4) Mung in Papua New Guinea is also identified with Flagellaria indica It has the synonym Flagellaria minor Blume (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Flora Japonica (1953)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Icones et Descriptiones Plantarum (1793)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Memorie della Reale Accademia delle Scienze di Torino (1835)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Mung, for example health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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