Botanical Name: Mucuna pruriens
Plant Part Used: Seeds
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Mucuna Pruriens or velvet bean is a legume in the genus Mucuna, which is part of the Fabaceae family. It is indigenous to tropical Asia and Africa but has naturalized across Mexico. Its seeds are highly valued in the pharmaceutical industry for their medicinal properties. They have many active constituents that increase blood circulation, enhance neurological function, and manage stress.
