How long does mung bean water take to detoxify

Boiling mung beans in water for 10-15 minutes has a good detoxification effect, and the specific time depends on factors such as detoxification needs, firepower, and mung bean status. The detoxification of mung bean water mainly relies on the active ingredients in mung bean skin, which have the effects of clearing heat and relieving summer heat, diuresis and detoxification, and assisting heavy metal metabolism. The detoxification effect of mung bean water is closely related to the boiling time. When boiled for about 10 minutes in a short period of time, the polyphenolic substances and antioxidant components in mung bean skin can dissolve well, which is suitable for relieving mild food poisoning or summer heat symptoms. At this time, the soup is clear yellow green in color, retaining the fragrance of mung beans, suitable for daily consumption. If the effect of heavy metal metabolism needs to be enhanced, it can be extended to 15 minutes to slightly crack the mung beans and promote the release of more bioactive ingredients, but it should not be overcooked to avoid damaging the effective ingredients.

In special circumstances, the cooking method needs to be adjusted. For serious situations such as pesticide residues or drug poisoning, it is recommended to soak mung beans for 2 hours in advance, boil them on high heat, then simmer them on low heat for 20 minutes to fully release the protein and toxin binding components in the beans. At this point, the soup is cloudy and viscous, and needs to be filtered before drinking. But such situations are only used as emergency auxiliary measures and must be promptly treated with medical attention. People with weak and cold constitution should not drink mung bean water on an empty stomach. A small amount of ginger or red dates can be added to neutralize the coldness.

During the detoxification period of mung bean water, it is recommended to pair it with a light diet to avoid greasy and spicy foods that increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Daily consumption should not exceed 500 milliliters, and use with caution for individuals with renal insufficiency. If severe poisoning symptoms such as vomiting and confusion occur, drinking should be stopped immediately and medical attention should be sought. Green bean water cannot replace professional medical treatment and is only used as an auxiliary conditioning method for daily health or mild discomfort.