Kapikacchu (Mucuna)

Ayurvedic Bulk Herbs – Kapikacchu (Macuna)

Mucuna pruriens, known in Ayurveda as kapikacchu, is a nutritive tonic commonly used to nourish the nervous system, support healthy sexual energy, and strengthen and tone the reproductive organs. In men, mucuna encourages natural potency and helps to build ojas, the essence of virility, vitality, and immunity. In women, it promotes fertility and a healthy libido. The vitality bestowed by mucuna nourishes the entire body and calms the nerves, making it an excellent rejuvenative for vata. By balancing vata in the nervous system, mucuna supports the body’s ability to maintain healthy muscular movements, proper sensation, coordination, and keen motor skills. It is also a natural source of levodopa (L-dopa), which is an essential precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine.*

Latin Name:
Mucuna pruriens

Common Names:
Monkey tamarind, velvet bean, Bengal velvet bean, Florida velvet bean, Mauritius velvet bean, Yokohama velvet bean, cowage, cowitch, lacuna bean, and Lyon bean

Parts Used:
Seed Powder

Rejuvenative for the Reproductive & Nervous Systems*

• Supports the proper function of the reproductive system in both men and women*
• Promotes a healthy state of relaxation and calm*
• Soothes the nervous system*
• Natural source of levodopa (L-dopa)*

Ayurvedic Energetics:
Rasa (taste): sweet, bitter
Virya (action): heating
Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for vata and pitta, may increase kapha

Suggested Use:
¼ to ½ teaspoon with warm water, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner.

Please consult with your health care practitioner prior to the use of this product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of the reach of children.

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

California Customers: WARNING

Kapikacchu Seed Powder (Mucuna pruriens)

This product is organically grown and processed in accordance with the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP).
This item contains no animal products and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.