Mucuna Pruriens Extract Powder 4 oz.
Mucuna Pruriens: Mucuna pruriens, widely known as “velvet bean,” is actually a legume (nutritive herb) that grows in the tropics, originally from southern China and eastern India, often used to lower stress, improves focus, elevates mood, and boost libido. Brain Health Mucuna Pruriens is also especially beneficial to brain health; its primary compound, “levodopa (L-dopa),” is a precursor to dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. While dopamine is most commonly associated with pleasure, it actually plays a critical role in muscle control. L-dopa is synthesized in the brain into dopamine and is often used to treat Parkinson’s disease. By raising low dopamine levels, this herb can positively affect motivation, attention span, the ability to relax, and general mental well-being. Mood & Stress Adaptogen Sometimes referred to as “nature’s chill pill,” Mucuna Pruriens is a master adaptogen. Adaptogenic herbs contain a unique set of phytonutrients that feed the adrenals, balan