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- 🌿 Mucuna Pruriens (Mucuna pruriens) | Mood, Energy & Nerve Support | N
🌿 Mucuna Pruriens (Mucuna pruriens) | Mood, Energy & Nerve Support | NYCherbs®
The Remedy:
🌱 Other Names: Velvet Bean, Monkey Tamarind, Bengal Velvet Bean, Florida Velvet Bean, Mauritius Velvet Bean, Yokohama Velvet Bean, Cowhage, Cow-Itch, Lyon Bean, Atmagupta (Ayurveda), Kapikacchu (Sanskrit), Kevanch (Hindi)
✨ Key Benefits:
🧠 Mood & Neuro Support – Natural source of L-DOPA, supporting dopamine balance and mental well-being.
⚡ Energy & Vitality – Boosts stamina, libido, and overall vitality.
💪 Muscle & Nerve Health – Traditionally used for neuromuscular strength and coordination.
🛡️ Stress Resilience – Adaptogenic properties help the body cope with daily stress.
🍃 Reproductive Health – Supports male fertility and hormonal balance.
📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:
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Used in Ayurveda as a tonic for mood, vitality, and fertility
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Consumed as powder in smoothies, tonics, or capsules for energy support
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Applied in formulas to aid neuromuscular health and balance dopamine
🌼 Herbal Combinations:
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Ashwagandha → Enhances stress resilience and vitality
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Tribulus → Supports male reproductive health and energy
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Ginseng → Boosts stamina and adaptogenic strength
🧴 Available Forms:
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Powder
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Capsules
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Extract (standardized for L-DOPA)