Mucuna pruriens (common names; Velvet Bean, Cowitch, kapikacchu etc.) – Fabaceae, is a nutritive tonic and adaptogen commonly used to nourish the nervous system, support healthy sexual energy, and strengthen and tone the reproductive organs. This beautiful plant with its velvety seed pods is also a natural source of levodopa (L-dopa), which is an essential precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. It’s revered for its ability to uplift one’s mood and enhance a sense of emotional well-being. Mucuna has been recognized and used for thousands of years in Ayurveda.
– Surendra Parihar
Ex.Professor & Head
Deptt.of Seed Science & Technology,
Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
New Delhi-110012