Mucuna is also called Mucuna
Mucuna produces clustered, hanging flowers that range in color from white to dark purple. In addition to its flowers, the mucuna plant also produces pods of
In Ayurvedic medicine, mucuna roots, leaves and beans are all used for natural remedies.
Mucuna Health Uses and Health Benefits
Mucuna offers health benefits, especially from its beans. Mucuna seeds contain a substance called L-dopa. A precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine, L-dopa consumption encourages dopamine production.2
Dopamine is known as the pleasure hormone, as it is what causes
Mucuna also contains antioxidants, which help to combat free radicals that cause chronic disease. Mucuna has been used to treat Parkinson’s disease and may help to reduce the risk of other neurodegenerative diseases.2
Other mucuna health benefits include:
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