No. 046Botanical
Mucuna pruriens
Seed
Botanical
Mucuna
The velvet bean, used in Ayurveda for vitality and the nervous system.
- Botanical name
- Mucuna pruriens
- Also known as
- Kapikachhu, Velvet bean
- Part used
- Seed
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Vitality and immunity
In tradition
Kapikachhu is a strengthening tonic for the nerves and reproductive health.
In research
It is a natural source of L-dopa, the precursor of dopamine.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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