Mucuna Powder (Mucuna Prurient)

Also Known As : Dopa bean, velvet beans, cowitch, Bengal velvet bean, Florida velvet bean, Mauritius velvet bean, Yokohama velvet bean, cowage, kaunch

Descriptions
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Vegetarian

Common names and forms

Kaunch

Description

Mucuna Pruriens is an annual, tropical legume native to Africa and tropical Asia , and has been widely used in Ayurveda. The plant is itchy to touch due to serotonin on its surface, particularly its young foliage and seed pods. It bears white to purple flowers with ovate leaves and unwinged, leguminous fruit. The seed pods are 10 cm long with shiny black or brown seeds.

Health benefits

Mucuna Pruriens turn into dopamine which improves mood and sense of well-being.⁽¹⁾
It helps to promote brain activity and fights diseases like Parkinson’s disease and depression.⁽¹⁾
It helps to increase libido in both men and women.⁽¹⁾
It is beneficial in treating insomnia and promotes better sleep. ⁽¹⁾
It can help to build muscle mass and strengthen muscles.⁽¹⁾

Resource & Links

(1) .https://www.tattvasherbs.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-mucuna-pruriens-the-velvet-bean-of-ayurveda/

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