Botanical Name : Mucuna Pruriens
Common Name : Cowitch, Levadopa
Active Ingredient : L-dopa 10%, 20% & 40%
Chemical Constituents and Components : Major chemical constitutes are L-Dopa, mucunine, phenylalanine, prurienine, amino acids, alkaloids, lecithin and tannins.
The Mucuna Pruriens bean contains significant amount of L-Dopa. L-dopa is the precursor to dopamine, an essential neurotransmitter. It is used to cure fertility disorders, Parkinson disease and leprosy. Also useful in cases of constipation, inflammations, vermifuge and general debility.
