Mucuna Beans Extracts
L-Dopa (NLT 15%)
Extracted from the seeds of
Mucuna pruriens
Suitable Ingredient for
Parkinson's Support
Male Vitality
Mood Disorders
in YOUR Preferred Product Formats
How it Works
Grades We Offer
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Mucuna Pruriens |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
SHELF LIFE |
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Mucuna Extracts L-Dopa 15% |
INDIA |
36 months |
Grades We Offer
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Mucuna Pruriens |
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Mucuna Extracts L-Dopa 15% |
Country of Origin : INDIA Shelf Life : 36 months |
A Love potion, potential Parkinson's remedy or an Itchy powder!
Plant Origin
Mucuna Pruriens are tropical legumes native to Africa and Asia and are commonly called as Velvet beans or Cowitch or Kaunch in different cultures.The "mucuna" plant family consists of about 150 different legumes but Mucuna Pruriens has the highest medicinal value.
Bioactive Compounds
L-dopa (Levodopa) : Contains high levels of L-dopa which is a direct precursor to the neurotransmitted dopamine.
Proteins & Amino acids : A rich source of various amino acids and yet easy to digest.
Nicotine, Serotonin, Tryptamines : Stimulating and mood influencing compounds.
Beta-Carbolines : Potential cognitive function enhancers.
Did You Know?
Ancient Ayurvedic texts, including the Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita, which are believed to have been written between 1500 and 500 BC, mention the use of Mucuna pruriens (known as "Kapikacchu" in Sanskrit) for its aphrodisiac and therapeutic properties.
A love potion!
Mucuna beans have been known to have aphrodisiac properties and some cultures believe them to improve male vitality, enhance mood and carnal desires. Although anecdotal, but these beliefs can be attributed to the high levels of Levodopa.
Punish or Prank!
The pods enclosing the beans are hairy and on coming in contact with skin they can cause severe itching. This itching caused by the pod's hair were used as a means of punishment is some cultures. Ever thought about using these pods to play a prank on your friends :D
The green pods and beans are boiled and eaten in Asian countries. In the western culture, these beans are used as a replacement to coffee and are roasted and ground to make coffee substitute.Mucuna Pruriens contain antinutrients like Tannins, Phytates and Lectins. These compounds may lead to digestive issues and inhibit nutrient absorption. Soaking, sprouting and cooking beans significantly reduces the levels of anti-nutrients.
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