Mucuna pruriens (L- dopa 5%, 10%, 15%)

What is Mucuna pruriens ?

Mucuna pruriens Bak (Leguminosae) is commonly known  by a multitude of common names, including velvet bean, cowitch, cowhage, Kawanch, kapikachu, nescafe, sea  bean. Mucuna seeds contain high concentration of L-Dopa, a direct precursor of the neurotransmitter  dopamine and has long been used in Ayurveda for the

1-3 treatment of parkinsonism (”Kampavata”, Ayurveda)

Mucuna pruriens, one of the popular Ayurvedic herbs, is also known as velvet bean or cowhage. This herb contains L-Dopa, a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. The l- dopa content increases when extracts are prepared. L-dopa converts into dopamine, an important brain chemical involved in moo, and physical movement. Mucuna pruriens has antioxidant properties and has been used for generations in India for Parkinson's disease treatment. How well it works in Parkinson's disease is just beginning to be evaluated in research studies in western countries and no definitive conclusions can yet be made.

Mucuna pruriens benefit, how does it help
Scientists and doctors in Western countries are beginning to seriously take a look at the potential benefits of mucuna pruriens herb in a number of conditions including Parkinson's disease.