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Abstract

Mucuna pruriens, often known as Velvet bean or Kaunch as local name, originated in eastern India and China and is used as a vegetable crop. It has been demonstrated that its seeds may have significant medicinal value. Kapikacchu belongs to the Fabaceae family and is commonly used as an aphrodisiac as well as for Parkinson`s disease. It possesses a variety of pharmacological effects, including hypoglycemic action, antioxidant activity, aphrodisiac activity, antibacterial qualities, and antiparkinson activity. Parkinson`s disease is treated with the seeds of Mucuna pruriens, which contain the highest concentration of Levo-dopa. According to Ayurvedic literature, Kapikacchu is an effective aphrodisiac, vermifuge, and geriatric tonic. It is also used to treat menstruation irregularities, constipation, edema, fever, and tuberculosis.

Keywords: Aphrodisiac, Kapikacchu, Levo-dopa, Mucuna pruriens, Anti-Parkinsonism

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Kaunch (Mucuna pruriens) seeds Dual benefits as a nutritional source and their medicinal values_compressed.pdf