Latin Name: Mucuna Pruriens extract
Synonyms: velvet bean, cowitch, cowhage, sea beans, buffalo beans, Kapikachu, Atmagupta
Part of Used: seed
Specifications: 20%-99%
Appearance: grey powder
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Mucuna pruriens extract
Botanic Name: Mucuna Pruriens
Active Ingredient: Levodopa (L-dopa)
Synonyms:velvet bean, cowitch, cowhage, sea beans, buffalo beans, Kapikachu, Atmagupta
CAS No.: 59-92-7
Molecular formula : C8H10N4O2
Molecular weight: 197.19
Specification: 20%-99%
What is Mucuna pruriens extract?
Mucuna pruriens extract, accoriding to wikipedia, is an annual, climbing shrub with long vines that can reach over 15 m in length. Mucuna Pruriens has many other names, such as Velvet Bean, Cowitch, cowhage, Werepe, Karara, Agbara,etc. Mucuna pruriens, one of the popular Ayurvedic herbs, contains L-Dopa, a precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. Mucuna has been used for generations in India for Parkinson's disease. L-dopa converts into dopamine, an important brain chemical involved in mood, sexuality, and movement.
Constituents of Mucuna pruriens extract
There are many ingredients in mucuna pruriens, while L-dopa is the main content that we care about. Mature seeds contain typically 3.1-6.1% Levodopa, although up to 12.5% has been recorded. The leaves tend to contain around 0.5%.