Mucuna (kapikacchu)
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Mucuna (kapikacchu) (Mucuna pruriens) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Ayurvedic bean with naturally occurring L‑DOPA; used as a tonic in traditional contexts.
Constituents & energetics
L‑DOPA, proteins. Taste: bean‑nutty; tonifying.
Parts used
Seed (prepared powders/capsules).
Preparations
Powder/capsules per product guidance.
Tincture (less common).
Notes
Discuss with a clinician if on dopaminergic medications.
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Identification & Harvest
Preparations
Safety
Related Research
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References
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