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MUCUNA PRURIENS (Twi / Akan Name is *Aduapia*)
By Emmanex
Medicinal plants have served as a constant source of medicaments, which have a great
efficacy and demand for the treatment of various diseases. One of the plants, that deserve
attention is Mucuna pruriens. The present review was designed to evaluate the preliminary
phytochemical screening and secondary metabolites. Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC belongs to the
family Fabaceae and is commonly known as Velvet bean, Cow witch, Cow hage due to
morphology, phytochemical constituents, traditional uses, medicinal values and some
pharmacological activities. Different parts of the plant are used in Africa since
ancient period due to their excellent medicinal values and cure many diseases such as bone
fractures, cough, dog-bite, madness, pain, pleuritis, ring worm, scorpion sting, snake-bite,
sores and syphilis, and is anticholestrolemic, antiparkinson, antidiabetic, aphrodisiac, anti-
inflammatory and antimicrobial, it is also used for the treatment of menstruation disorders,
constipation, edema, fever, tuberculosis, etc. The seeds of Mucuna pruriens contain alkaloids,
glycosides, reducing sugars, saponins, tannins, terpenoids, calcium, phosphorus and
potassium, polyphenolic substances, protease inhibitor, phytic acid, and L-dopa is a major
constituent present in herb.
*Cowhage seed benefits*
●Used to cure night dreams and impotency and to promote fertility.
●Used as an emmenagogue.
●Used as an aphrodisiac to increase seminal fluid and manly vigour.
●Used for diarrhea.
●Used as an antivenin.
●Used for diabetes.
●Used for scorpion stings and snakebite.
●Used as a nervine.
●Used to treat male impotence and sterility.
●Used for abortion.
●Used for sexual debility and spermatorrhea.
●Used for persistent coughs.
●Used for pulmonary tuberculosis.
●Used as an aphrodisiac, and for seminal weakness and impotence.
●Used for rheumatic disorders and muscular pain.
●Used for worm infestation, gonorrhea, sterility and general debility.
●Used as a coffee substitute.
●Used for impotence, edema, Parkinson’s disease and as a diuretic.
●Used for ulcers.
*Cowhage leaf benefits*
●Used as a uterine stimulant.
●Used as a nerve tonic.
●Used in dysentery. Used as an aphrodisiac and diuretic.
●Used for scorpion stings.
*Cowhage root benefits*
●Used for hydropsy.
●Used as a diuretic.
●Used as an emmenagogue.
●Used for rheumatism and gout.
●Used for delerium.
●Used as a blood purifier and diuretic.
● Used for kidney stones.
●Used to relieve dysmenorrhea.
●Used in dropsy and catarrh, and as a diuretic.
●Used for cholera.

1 *Male Infertility*
Dopamine is one of the most important neurotransmitters for sexual behavior and libido in men. Its effects are pretty straightforward: an increase in brain dopamine levels increases the libido, while a decrease in dopamine and similar neurotransmitters (catecholamines) reduces the libido and sexual function in men
Mucuna pruriens is commonly used as a supplement for male infertility because of its dopamine-boosting and antioxidant effects.
In one study of 60 infertile men, Mucuna powder (5 g/day) improved sperm count, motility, and overall quality .In two other studies of over 250 infertile men, Mucuna also increased testosterone levels, aside from improving sperm quality. It could also boost antioxidants and balance other sex and stress hormones linked to infertility in men.
2.
*Parkinson's disease.* Early research shows that some cowhage preparations improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease when used in combination with prescription drugs for Parkinson's disease. Cowhage contains levodopa (L-dopa), a chemical used to treat Parkinson's disease.






















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