Origin: Derived from the tropical legume called Mucuna pruriens antive to Africa and tropical Asia
Also Known As:
Velvet bean
Bengal velvet bean
Florida velvet bean
Mauritius velvet bean
Yokohama velvet bean
Cowage
Cowitch
Lacuna bean
Lyon bean
Overview: Mucuna Pruriens 99% is a compound derived from the tropical legume called Mucuna pruriens antive to Africa and tropical Asia. Its extract has long been used as an antidote to snakebites. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to treat Parkinson’s disease. It contains L-Dopa, a precursor of dopamine in the body.
Common Dosage: 5 grams
