Velvet Bean has been used in the traditional Siddha & Ayurvedic system in India for thousands of years. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that Promotes enjoyment and interest in life! This product comes to you at a time where more and more people are becoming depressed and lethargic about life. It has many traditional uses, but promoting enjoyment and interest in life is on the top of the list.
The seeds of the plant contain about 3.1–6.1% L-DOPA, with trace amounts of serotonin, nicotine, and bufotenine. Mucuna Pruriens is sometimes used as a coffee substitute. Cooked fresh shoots or beans can also be eaten. Up to 99% of the L-DOPA can be leached out of Mucuna Pruriens by repeated soaking in boiling water and then cold water. Acidic water significantly increases the rate at which L-DOPA is leached out. Pre-boiling also contributes to better decomposition of anti-nutrients found in Mucuna Pruriens through cooking.
VELVET BEAN HERBAL PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS
• Is L-Dopa alternative
• Increases testosterone
• Reduces inflammation
• Increases libido
• Kills parasites
• Reduces spasms
• Calms nerves
• Lowers blood sugar
• Reduces fever
• Lowers blood pressure
• Lowers cholesterol
TRIBAL & HERBAL MEDICINE USES
If you’re looking for a natural testosterone booster that will raise your sense of well-being and give you extra energy… velvet beans are the answer.
In Central America, velvet beans have been roasted and ground to make a coffee substitute for decades; its goes by the common name of "Nescafé" in these regions, as well as in Brazil, for this reason. It is still grown as a food crop by the Ketchi indigenous people in Guatemala; the bean is cooked as a vegetable. In Brazil the seed has been used internally for Parkinson's disease, edema, impotence, intestinal gas, and worms. It is considered a diuretic, nerve tonic, and aphrodisiac. Externally it is applied to ulcers. Velvet bean has a long history of use in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, where it is used for worms, dysentery, diarrhea, snakebite, sexual debility, cough, tuberculosis, impotence, rheumatic disorders, muscular pain, sterility, gout, menstrual disorders, diabetes, and cancer. In India it is considered an aphrodisiac, menstrual promoter, uterine stimulant, nerve tonic, diuretic, and blood purifier.
The Velvet Bean has many traditional and medicinal usages including treating pain, cholera, diabetes, infertility, scorpion bites, snakebites, toothaches, increases testosterone, reduces inflammation, increases libido, kills some parasites, reduces spasms, calms nerves, lowers blood sugar, reduces fever, lowers cholesterol, blood purifier and the list goes on. Different countries use it for different ailments. For instance, Germany uses Velvet Bean for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, intestinal gas, muscle pain, rheumatism, worms. Brazil uses it for as an aphrodisiac, diuretic, and nerve tonic, and for edema, intestinal worms. India uses it for cancer, catarrh, cholera, cough, debility, delirium, diabetes, diarrhea, diuretic, dysentery, edema, fertility, gout, impotency, kidney stones, menstrual disorders, nervousness, scorpion sting, snakebite, sterility, tuberculosis, worms, and as an aphrodisiac and uterine stimulant. So, as you can see this is a very helpful and versatile herbal remedy.
Velvet Bean Extract contains 15% L-Dopa which is the immediate precursor of Dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that promotes enjoyment and interest in life. The 120 mg. of L-DOPA (3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine) is a compound found in some food and made from L-Tyrosine, which is an amino acid naturally occurring in the human body. L-DOPA is converted into dopamine in the brain and body. DOPA Mucuna provides the body with what it needs to make this important neurotransmitter.
Mucuna Pruriens contains L-DOPA which is a neurotransmitter. Mucuna Pruriens maintain and normalize testosterone levels, which may lead to deposition of protein in the muscles and help increase muscle mass and strength. Mucuna Pruriens promotes fertility in both men and women, increasing male sperm count and testosterone levels, in addition to regulating ovulation cycles in women. It Stimulates muscle growth and burns fat and improves adrenal, kidney health.
INCREASES MUSCLE MASS - Reduce effects of toxic environmental Xenoestrogens. Over the years, many members have complained about muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass. In my opinion, this has a great deal to do with the environmental toxins that are causing increased estrogen levels and reducing the testosterone levels. Xenoestrogens are not only in plastics, but its in the hormones the farmers use to fatten up their animals for market - beef, chicken, turkey, pork. These little chemicals also do a number on the immune system in general, setting up all kinds of cancers, and a number of autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia’s, chronic fatigue, thyroid problems, multiple sclerosis, prostate enlargement, and the list goes on. Velvet Bean has been well documented in its ability to increase testosterone and stimulate growth hormone (thereby increasing muscle mass). This product, in my opinion, can help balance the estrogen dominance and toxic effects of these environmental pollutants.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE - L-Dopa is used in the treatment of Parkinson disease. Parkinson disease is believed to be related to low levels of dopamine in certain parts of the brain. When dopa is taken by mouth, it crosses through the blood-brain barrier. Once it has crossed from the bloodstream into the brain, it is converted to dopamine. The resulting increase in dopamine concentrations in the brain is thought to improve nerve conduction and to assist in lessening the movement disorders in Parkinson disease. Velvet bean is now being considered as an alternative to the pharmaceutical medication levodopa. In one case study it was given to a Parkinson's patient for 12 years instead of the pharmaceutical L-dopa medication. It was found to slow the progression of Parkinson's symptoms (such as tremors, rigidity, slurring, drooling, and balance), and to have none of the side-effects of the current pharmaceutical L-dopa. Numerous studies also have been conducted in rats and humans. In one human study, the bean powder was given to 60 patients (26 previously treated with L-dopa and 34 had never taken L-dopa). There were statistically significant reductions of Parkinson's symptoms in all study subjects.
LOWERING BLOOD SUGAR - Several in vivo studies have been conducted on the blood-sugar-lowering effect of Velvet bean. These studies all validate the traditional use of the plant for diabetes. An extract of the seed dropped blood sugar levels in rats by more than 30%. At 200 mg an ethanol extract produced a 40% fall in blood glucose within one month, and a 51% reduction at four months. In other studies a decoction of the root reduced total cholesterol in rats. Velvet Bean is safe and worth a try if you are diabetic.
APHRODISIAC, ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION & FERTILITY - Velvet bean has a long history of traditional use in Brazil and India as an aphrodisiac. Clinical studies in India have validated that the plant does indeed have aphrodisiac activity. It also has reported with anabolic and growth hormone stimulant properties. The anabolic effect of the seed is due to its ability to increase testosterone. In 2002, a U.S. patent was filed on the use of velvet bean to stimulate the release of growth hormone in humans. Research cited in the patent indicated that the high levels of L-dopa in mucuna seed were converted to dopamine which stimulated the release of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. L-dopa and dopamine are also effective inhibitors of prolactin. Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland; increased levels are considered to cause erection failure in males. In one study, oral intake of the seeds in 56 human males was able to improve erection, duration of coitus, and post-coital satisfaction after only four weeks of treatment. The seed also has documented fertility promoting and sperm producing effects in human males (being able to improve sperm count and motility).
SNAKE AND VENOMOUS BITES - The bean has shown significant in vivo antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and fever reducing activities in various clinical research with animals. Traditionally the seed has been used by indigenous peoples throughout the world for snakebite and several in vivo studies validate this traditional use. In rats, a water extract of the seed inhibited venom-induced blood and coagulation alterations, and reduced lethality of the venom. The anti-venom effect of velvet bean is thought to be due to an immune mechanism, as proteins in the seed were documented to raise antibodies against the venom. Good idea to put a bottle in the medicine cabinet if you are in an area with potential for snake bites.
When we have enough Dopamine we have . . .
- Feelings of pleasure
- Feelings of attachment/love
- Sense of altruism (unselfish concern for the welfare of others)
- Integration of thoughts and feelings
When we have Dopamine Deficiencies . . .
- Anhedonia (lack of pleasure)
- Lack of ability to feel love
- Lack of remorse about actions
- Distractibility
- Dislike of others
Dopamine is widespread in the brain as well as the rest of the nervous system. This neurotransmitter plays a critical role in the control of movement. It has a stimulating effect on the heart, the circulation, the rate of metabolism, and is able to mobilize many of the body's energy reserves. It helps to modulate brain activity, control coordination and movement, and regulate the flow of information to different areas of the brain.
A WORD OF CAUTION - It should not be used by pregnant or lactating women because it can lower prolactin and it increases testosterone. Should not be used with MAO inhibitors. Mono-amine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are a class of drugs used for depression and Parkinson's disease. Be aware that altering the levels of brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin also affect many other hormones, enzymes, and other chemicals which keep the body in balance. The long-term impacts on healthy humans taking high levels of L-dopa are unclear and warrant further research. It is best to proceed with caution when taking mucuna extracts and to follow the labeled dosages. It is a powerful plant with many biological actions that should be respected. In other words . . . the belief system of some people taking herbals supplements of: "if some is good, more is better," does not apply with velvet bean.
TRADITIONAL PREPARATION: One half to one cup of a seed decoction twice daily. Alternatively 1-2 g twice daily of seed powder (tablets or capsules) daily can be substituted. For standardized extract products: follow the labeled dosages provided.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- The seed may cause birth defects and has uterine stimulant activity. It should not be used during pregnancy.
- Velvet bean has shown to lower blood sugar. Those with hypoglycemia or diabetes should only use Velvet bean under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.
- Velvet bean is contraindicated in combination with M.A.O. inhibitors.
- Velvet bean has androgenic activity, increasing testosterone levels. Persons with excessive androgen syndromes should avoid using Velvet bean.
- Velvet bean inhibits prolactin. If you have a medical condition resulting in inadequate levels of prolactin in the body, do not use Velvet bean unless under the direction or your healthcare practitioner.
- The seed contains high quantities of L-dopa. Levodopa is the pharmaceutical medication used for Parkinson's disease. Those with Parkinson's should only use velvet bean under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
- May potentiate androgenic medications.
- May potentiate insulin and anti-diabetic medications.
- Will potentiate levodopa medications.
CURRENT PRACTICAL USES
Velvet bean has been gaining in popularity over the last few years in the natural products market - especially the sports nutrition industry. With its documented ability to increase testosterone and stimulate growth hormone (thereby increasing muscle mass), several companies have launched new products using mucuna beans, including several which are standardized to the L-dopa content. It is also showing up as an ingredient in various weight loss, libido, brain/memory, anti-aging, and body builder formulas.
Consumers should be aware however, altering the levels of brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin also affect many other hormones, enzymes, and other chemicals which keep the body in balance. The long-term impacts on healthy humans taking high levels of L-dopa are unclear and warrant further research. It is best to proceed with caution when taking mucuna extracts and to follow the labeled dosages. It is a powerful plant with many biological actions that should be respected. In other words . . . the belief system of some people taking herbals supplements of: "if some is good, more is better," does not apply with velvet bean.
Mucuna Pruriens is easily available at Asucre Pure Herbals in powder, tablet and capsule form. Do let us know your requirements so we can send you our offer for the same.
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