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Mucuna pruriens (Kaunch seed)

Macuna, also known as velvet bean, is a perennial climbing legume widespread across tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. This plant is used for boosting libido, elevating mood, improving focus, and lowering stress. The plant has a high content of ‘levodopa” or L-dopa, an amino acid that is responsible for dopamine production in the brain. Mucuna seeds are also a major source of L-dopa, which is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease

Mucuna pruriens (Kaunch seed)
Mucuna pruriens (Kaunch seed)

Macuna, also known as velvet bean, is a perennial climbing legume widespread across tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. This plant is used for boosting libido, elevating mood, improving focus, and lowering stress. The plant has a high content of ‘levodopa” or L-dopa, an amino acid that is responsible for dopamine production in the brain. Mucuna seeds are also a major source of L-dopa, which is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease

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Health benefits

  • L-Dopa, the main active component of Mucuna helps to reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease by providing a source of dopamine and restoring optimal neurotransmission.
  • Mucuna extract, by increasing neuronal dopamine levels may enhance sexual behaviour and libido in men.
  • Sleep: Mucuna extract helps to improve sleep quality.
  • Nutrition: Mucuna extract acts as a source of dietary protein (25 – 30% proteins), essential amino acids and fatty acids such as linoleic acid.

Dose

15-30 mg of standardized extract has been found to be safe in humans