About Product
Organic Mucuna Pruriens Seed Powder is derived from a tropical legume native to India that has been used for generations in Ayurvedic principles.
The plant is known as cowhage or velvet bean due to its velvety pods.
The seed powder is a source of proteins, vitamins, and minerals, including iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium.
As an organic product, it is free from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals. It is also non-GMO and vegan-friendly.
Constituents of Mucuna include:
- Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
- Vitamins: Niacin, Riboflavin
- Amino Acids: Cystine, glutamic acid, glutathione, glycine, histidine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Serine, Threonine, Tyrosine, Valine
- Phytochemicals: Alkaloids, Alkylamines, Arachidic acid, Behenic acid, Betacarboline, Bufotenine, Dopamine, Fatty Acids, flavones, galactose d, gallic acid, 5-hydroxytryptamine, L-Dopa, Mannose D, 6-Methoxyharman, Mucunadine, Mucunain, Mucunine, Myristic Acid, Prurienidine, Prurienine, Saponins, Stizolamine, Tryptamine, Vernolic acid.
- Sterols: Beta-sitosterol, Genistein, hydroxy genistein
- Fatty Acids: Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Oleic acid
- Enzymes: Trypsin
Suggested Use: Begin by taking 1/4 teaspoon daily; if no adverse reactions occur, work up to 1 teaspoon daily. Mix with water, juice, and yogurt, add to a smoothie, or infuse into a tea. Mucuna may work best when taken together with green tea extract.
Other preparations:
Tincture - This method can take 15 to 30 days. You will need three items (a mason jar with a cover, the herb/herbs of your choice, and liquid for extracting). The extracting liquid can be alcohol, alcohol/ water combo, vinegar, or vegetable glycerin. Take the product and fill the jar ¾ full, add the liquid of your choice, and close the jar. Then shake the jar, so everything is well mixed. Give the jar a good 5-minute shake several times a day. After 15 to 30 days, strain and bottle in glass tincture jars.
Mixing suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our organic extra-rich cacao powder.
Mucuna Pruriens is an established herbal remedy in some societies. However, due to the lack of robust scientific evidence regarding its safety and effectiveness, its use in the U.S. requires medical supervision.
Botanical Name: Mucuna Pruriens.
Other Names: Velvet bean, Cowitch, Cowhage, Cow-itch, mucuna, nescafé, pó de mico, fava-coceira, cabeca-de-frade, cowage, Bengal bean, Mauritius bean, itchy bean, krame, pica pica, chiporro, buffalo bean, Kapikachu, atmagupta, yerepe, Yoruba.
Parts Used: Raw Mucuna Pruriens Seed.
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.
Ingredients: Organic Mucuna Pruriens.
Origin: Grown and dried in India and packaged with care in Florida, USA.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.
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