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| Kaunch (Mucuna pruriens) : |
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- Botanical Name: Mucuna pruriens
- Family Name: Fabaceae
- Common Name: Velvet Bean, Cowhage, Cow-itch, Buffalo
bean, KAUNCH, Atmagupta, Kapikacchu
- Part Used: Seeds / Fruits
- Active Compounds: L Dopa
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| Description of Herb : |
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Mucuna is an annual twinning plant.. Leaves are trifoliate,
gray-silky beneath; petioles are long and silky, 6.3 by 11.3 cm.
Leaflets are membranous, terminal leaflets are smaller, lateral very
unequal sided. Dark purple flowers (6 to 30) occur in drooping
racemes. Fruits are curved, 4 by 6 seeded. The longitudinally ribbed
pod, is densely covered with persistent pale-brown or grey trichomes
that cause irritating blisters. Seeds are black ovoid and 12 mm long |
| Description of Herb : |
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Mucuna pruriens, recognized as an aphrodisiac in Ayurveda, has
been shown to increase testosterone levels, helps deposition of
protein in the muscles and increase muscle mass and strength. The
extract is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve
coordination. |
| Indications : |
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Mucuna contains L-DOPA which is a neurotransmitter precursor, an effective
herb for relief in Parkinson's disease. In a 1995 study, Hp-200 (derived
from the Ayurvedic therapeutic agent Mucuna prurient seed powder, as opposed
to isolated active ingredients) was tested on 60 patients suffering from
Parkinson's disease for 12 weeks. A control sample of 26 patients were given
synthetic treatments. The results were monitored with the Unified
Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. The study showed that the Ayurvedic
treatment was effective and only caused minor side effects. Mucuna is also
useful in increasing sperm count in men and ovulation in women. It prevents
male and female sterility and acts as a nervine tonic.. |
| Mucuna in Traditional Uses : |
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Seeds are one of the best tonics and aphrodisiacs for the
reproductive system. Indigestion, general debility, edema,
impotence, infertility, leucorrhea, menorrhagia, roundworm,
spermatorrhoea, Parkinson's. |
| Mucuna in Sexual Disorders : |
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- They release bound up testosterone
- Increase blood circulation to the genitals
- Eliminate stress and anxiety
- Strengthen and tone the sexual glands
- Support the healthy production of the sex hormones
- Increase stamina and sex drive
- Act as a restorative nutrient for the nervous system
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| Mucuna in Nervous System Disorders : |
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It is used as a nervine tonic for nervous system disorders. Because of the
high concentration of L-dopa in the seeds. It has been studied for its possible
use in Parkinson's disease. It was found to slow the progression of Parkinson's
symptoms (such as tremors, rigidity, slurring, drooling, and imbalance), and to
have none of the side-effects of the current pharmaceutical L-dopa. |
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| Mucuna in AZ Oorja : |
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In our product Oorja we use 4 gms extract of Mucuna
(equivalent of 8 gms of raw powder) herb which is
organically cultivated. |
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| Home Remedies : |
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- Take decoction of this herb 50 ml and mix it with 250 ml
mustard oil for massage
- Root of this herb is used for neuromuscular disorders
particularly in Facial paralysis and Hemiplegic
- The seed extract of this herb is very useful in
Oligospermia
- Powders of Mucuna seeds taken with honey is useful for
leucorrhoea
- Seed powder along with honey and ginger juice is helpful
in allergic bronchitis
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Cost of Kaunch Extract ( Mucuna) |
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Rs 900 /-
+ 30% discount for
Indian Customers
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| "These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease." |
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