Velvet Bean
Also known as: Atmagupta; Cow-Itch Plant; Cowhage; Dopa Bean; Kapikachchu; Kaunch; Kevanch; Mucuna; Sea Bean
Description
The Velvet Bean is a type of Legume that is not normally used for culinary purposes but is sometimes powdered and used as a source of supplemental L-Dopa. In Western countries it is used as an Herb rather than as a culinary item.
Botanical Names
Mucuna deeringiana
Mucuna pruriens
The Velvet Bean is from the Fabaceae family.
Health Benefits of Velvet Beans
Nervous System
Velvet Beans may be useful for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease during the initial phases of the disease (due to the L-Dopa content of Velvet Beans). [1]
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