Mucuna Pruriens

Description

Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.

Dried seeds of Mucuna pruriens — the most concentrated natural source of L-DOPA (levodopa), the direct dopamine precursor and the principal pharmaceutical drug for Parkinson's disease.

Specification

• Dried seed powder (natural 2–6% L-DOPA)
• Standardised extract — 15% L-DOPA
• Standardised extract — 20% L-DOPA

Plant Part & Origin

Seed (dried) — Neemuch / Madhya Pradesh, India

Uses & Benefits

• Natural L-DOPA — direct dopamine precursor
• Male fertility and testosterone support
• Mood, motivation and focus support
• Dopaminergic neuroprotection (Parkinson’s research)
• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity