Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is aslo known as Dolichos pruriens Linn., Mucuna prurita Wight, belongs to Papilionaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Habul-Kulai, Nanah Mutajri.
The English Names for this herb are Cow Itch Plant, Velvet Bean.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jaloni Buti, Kamachah, Kaonch.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are Anthelmintic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Avoricious, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Hypothermia, Mild Vesicant, Nervine Tonic, Phenobarbitone Induced Hypnosis Antagonist, Purgative, Reserpine Induced Ptosis Antagonist, Stimulant, Uterine Tonic, Vermifuge.

Seeds:

  • Anthelmintic
  • Astringent
  • Viscous


    • Leaves:
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Tonic


    • Root:
  • Diuretic
  • Nervine Tonic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Seeds of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are Dyspepsia, Sexual Debility, Paralysis, Colic, Gonorrhoea, Profuse Menstruation, Pre-Mature Ejaculation.

    The Indications of Leaves of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are Ulcers, Inflammations, Intestinal Worms, Blood Impurities.

    The Indications of Root of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are Nervous Disorders, Facial Paralysis, Dropsy, Hemiplegia, Amenorrhoea, Fever, Cholera.

    The Indications of Seed Kernel of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are Leucorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea.

    The Indication of Infusion(pod) of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is Dropsy.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC..

    Temperaments

    The Temperaments of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are 2nd order, cold and moist, Balanced inclined towards Coldness.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    JARIANEENQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MAJOON MUGHALIZ JAWAHAR WALIQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MENTONESynergic
    MUMSIK SULTANI JAWAHARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    NISAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    PROTONEQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    VERONAHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.

    Compound Preparations

    Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is used in the preparation of Itrifal Kabir, Lubub Kabir, Lubub Saghir compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb3.000g - 5.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.. A herbaceous twinning annual. Leaves trifoliolate, grey silky below; leaflets elliptic, broadly ovate or rhomboid-ovate, unequal at the base. Flowers born in axillary, pendulous racemes, purple. Pods curved, turgid, longitudinally ribbed, 5-10 cm x 1.5-1.8 cm; densely clothed with grey or pale brown bristles, seeds 4-6, ovoid

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.. The plant is found in bushes and hedges, damp places, ravines and scrub jungles.
    Odor: The odor of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is Unpleasant
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    The itching caused by the trichomes of the pods is attributed to the presence of a histamine liberating constituents.Excessive use of seeds and other parts may cause nausea.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.. (work in progress)