Velvet Bean Powder

Velvet bean is a tropical legume and holds a scientific name Mucunal pruriens. It is an established herbal that it seeds are potentially of substantial medicinal importance. It has common names include Monkey tamarind, Bengal velvet bean etc. It is pod, oblong or ellipsoidal in shape. Ski wings velvet bean powder is hygienically packed and 100% natural product. It may boost dopamine level and has anti nutrients like tannins, phytates and lectanes.

FLAVOUR:

Although they are tough and inedible the seeds inside tastes like good boiled green peanuts. The taste is somewhat bland and it dissolves easily.

MEDICINAL USE:

They have been utilized since a long time to deal with dysentery and diarrhoea also it aids in tuberculosis, impotence, rheumatic disorders, muscular pain, menstrual issues, diabetics and cancer.

Velvet beans are extremely beneficial in diabetic treatment. The high content of levodopa keeps healthy levels of blood sugar as well as cholesterol. It contains an inositol called d-chiro-inositol, which can mimic the effects of insulin and might help lower high sugar levels.

It secretes serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. It enables the brains emotion and may trigger a lack of motivation in the people and it acts as good anti depressant. The right amount of dopamine is required for alertness, focus motivation and happiness. It boosts the dopamine level that reduces the high prolactane levels and high follicle – stimulating harmone that makes the pituitary gland to function improperly and linked to infertility in men.

It is prescribed for the treatment of snake bites. Micuna pruriens helps fighting snake poisoning and provide protection against the effects of any snake bite. It contains a sugar – bound protein similar to snake venom proteins that stimulates the production of antibodies against viper venom.

It is traditionally used to helps to fight parasitic infections. Its anti bacterial components where active against some bacteria in cells because of their higher phenol and tannin content.

The content of vitamin B1, phosphorous, iron in mucuna pruriens is very important in keeping the proper function of nervous system. Parkinson’s disease is a nervous system disorder caused by the deficiency of dopamine that is characterised by muscle rigidity, tremor and slowing of physical movement.

It is one of the plants that contain flavonoids that produce anti oxidants and is useful in preventing premature aging. In addition it also protects and maintains skin health.

It enhances sperm count as it consists of alkaloids that revitalises the secretion of testosterone. Testosterone also activates the release of human growth harmone responsible for building muscle mass. It has been proven to boost the libido both in men and women. This helps the individual with the problem of premature ejaculation. It protects the sperm from oxidation. It is well known to boost virility.

SLEEPING AID:

The specific advantage of velvet bean is its serotonin content that enables brain cells and other nervous system cells for the well being of an individual. It aids in regulating moods and sleep circles. This chemical boosts the feelings of pleasure as well as peacefulness. It has the benefit of getting rid of depression and anxiety.

Note: It requires a considerable care while preparing as it has toxic principle that can be removed only by boiling and soaking the seeds in water. It has common side effects including nausea, abdominal bloating sensation, vomiting and rare case of insomnia. It should not been taken by pregnant women as it has uterine stimulant activity.