Kapikachhu
Kapikachhu Health Benefits*
Kapikachhu or Mucuna pruriens is well-known for its aphrodisiac activities as it is known to increase the sperm count and to increase testosterone levels in the body. The herb is also known to help the body build lean muscle and to break down surplus fat and hence Mucuna or Kapikachhu is often used by athletes, sports persons and body builders as sports medicine for increasing body performance.
The herb is boon for those who are willing to follow a weight loss plan. Mucuna is good for boosting the mood for sexual desire and the herb possesses anti-depressant effects.
The Mucuna plant is an annual, climbing shrub with long vines that can reach over fifteen meter in length. The herb bears white, lavender, or purple flowers. Mucuna have pods that are enclosed in loose orange hairs that can cause a severe itching if come into the contact with the skin. The beans of Mucuna herb are shiny black or brown. The herb's home is found in tropical Africa, India and the Caribbean.
It is prophylactic against oligospermia (Low sperm count), and useful in increasing sperm count, regularizes ovulation in women, etc. It prevents male and female sterility and acts as a nervine tonic
The seeds have L-DOPA, which is a neurotransmitter precursor, an effective drug for relief in Parkinson's disease. It stimulates the brains fabrication of dopamine boosts up mood, sexuality and co-ordination. Dopamine encourages the release of HGH (human growth hormone) from the pituitary gland, which aids the body build muscle and breaking down fat. Many health and doctors experts also suggest taking Mucuna to help preserve the practical presentation of the nervous system.
- Improves libido since it is best aphrodisiac agent known.*
- Helps the nervous system reach optimum performance.*
- Increases sperm count and ovulation in women.*
- Helps to break down the surplus body fat and hence useful for weight loss.*
- Prevents male and female sterility.*
- Acts as a nervine tonic.*
- Helpful in Parkinson's disease.*
- Possesses anti-depressant effects.*
- Helps to reinstate mental alertness and to perk up coordination.*
- It has safer diuretic effects.*
- Augment testosterone levels.*
- The Mucuna prurience is also used as a dietary supplement and it will help the evidence of protein in muscles and therefore, can increase muscle mass and strength.*
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Kapikachhu Herbal Research & References
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Kapikachhu Research and Clinical Studies
There are many researches and clinical trials representative Mucuna herb as a very successful nervine tonic and aphrodisiac agent. Researches have proved its worth in maintaining optimal performance of the central nervous system in human beings. Mucuna has also been reported assisting normal nerve cell function. It contains active constituent alkaloids such as mucanine, pruridine, tannic acid, resin, lecithin and L-dopa.
Mucuna pruriens has advantages in the long-term management of Parkinson's disease or PD, as per the results of a double-blind, randomized trial published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, & Psychiatry. In a crossover-design trial, eight persons suffering from Parkinson's disease were challenged with single doses of 200/50 mg L-dopa/carbidopa (LD/CD), and 15 and 30 gm of Mucuna preparation in randomized order at weekly intervals. At baseline, patients have had a short-duration L-dopa response and on period dyskinesias. UPDRS (Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale) and tapping speed were measured at baseline and repeatedly during the 4 hr after drug ingestion.
Onset of effect was noticeably faster with the 30 gm Mucuna preparation as compared to that with standard LD/CD. *
Other Names For Kapikachhu
Latin Name - Mucuna pruriens DC
Common Names - Cowhage / Velvet Bean, Cowitch Plant.
Sanskrit / Indian Name - Kapikachhu, Kavach, Kapikachhu, Atmagupta Naikaranam, Kawanch, Kewach.
Kapikachhu in Ayurveda
As per Ayurveda, Mucuna carries vital properties and therefore, the drug has been used as an aphrodisiac. It is used to increase libido in both men and women due to its dopamine inducing actions. Dopamine has a sound influence on sexual function.
Mucuna pruriens or kapikachhu seed powder contains high concentrations of levodopa. This herb has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic system of Indian medicine for treating various nervous diseases including Parkinsonism. In a meticulous amount, it also shows mind-booster tonic and soothing down the aggressive mind.*
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