L-DOPA

MUCUNA PRURIENS EXTRACT LEVODOPA/L-DOPA

WHAT IS MUCUNA PRURIENS?

Mucuna Pruriens, also known as cowitch or the velvet bean, is a rainforest plant which has long

been used as a staple of Ayurvedic medicine. Mucuna Pruriens is a source of L-Dopa, a compound

which stimulates the release of catecholamine hormones dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine.

L-Dopa also generates the release of HGH (human growth hormone) in the pituitary gland and

hypothalamus. It is also a powerful antioxidant.Mucuna Pruriens supplements are taken to enhance

mood and increase mental alertness. It is a natural energy booster which provides instant motivation,

and is also taken to increase libido. The supplement is thought to increase alpha waves, generating

heightened focus and concentration.

Specification:

Our advantage

1. Without using strong acid neutralization in extraction production. Free of

harmful solvent residue.

 2. Less damage of active ingredients with special extraction technology; Retaining 

the original nutrients in velvet bean;The testing report by third party shows that our 

levodopa contains 20 kinds of amino acids,  including 8 kinds of essential amino acidsfor human body.

 3. 100% pure natural, without any additives. Hunan Zhengdi biological Co,.Ltd is the only one factory in China to produce low content levodopa directly by unique extraction technology, not by mixing high content levodopa with maltodextrin

as other factories.

 4. Free of D-dopa and other chemical impurities.

 5. Our new extraction method has been awarded by China INNOFUND as Scientific and Technological Innovation Projects.

PLANT CHEMICALS

The seeds of Mucuna are high in protein, carbohydrates, lipids, fiber, and minerals. They are also

rich in novel alkaloids, saponins, and sterols. The seeds of all mucuna species contain a high

concentration of L-dopa; velvet bean seeds contain 7-10% L-dopa. Concentrations of serotonin

also have been found in the pod, leaf and fruit. The stinging hairs of the seed pods contain the

phytochemical mucunain, which is responsible for causing skin irritation and itch.

The main plant chemicals found in velvet bean include: alkaloids, alkylamines, arachidic acid,

behenic acid, betacarboline, beta-sitosterol, bufotenine, cystine, dopamine, fatty acids, flavones,

galactose d, gallic acid, genistein, glutamic acid, glutathione, glycine, histidine, hydroxygenistein,

5-hydroxytryptamine, isoleucine, l-dopa, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, lysine, mannose d, methionine,

6-methoxyharman, mucunadine, mucunain, mucunine, myristic acid, niacin, nicotine, oleic acid,

palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, phenylalanine, prurienidine, prurienine, riboflavin, saponins, serine,

serotonin, stearic acid, stizolamine, threonine, trypsin, tryptamine, tyrosine, valine, and vernolic

acid.

MAIN BENEFITS OF MUCUNA PRURIENS

Mucuna Pruriens Benefits for Mood, Bodybuilding & More Mucuna Pruriens benefits for mind and

body include powerful mood enhancement, natural energy, and increased mental focus. Mucuna has

also been used as a treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. By providing a source of

natural L-Dopa, the benefits of Mucuna act quickly, fighting symptoms of depression and

improving motor function.

SEXUAL BENEFITS OF MUCUNA

One area of note to Mucuna users is the sexual health benefits it delivers. The supplement has been

shown to increase libido in women and men. It heightens sexual arousal and increases sensitivity to

touch. For men, Mucuna boosts the production of testosterone, and improves potency by protecting

sperm from oxidation. Incidentally, the increased testosterone also leads to the release of human

growth hormone, which fuels the building of lean muscle mass.

BENEFITS FOR PARKINSON’S & NATURALLY INCREASING DOPAMINE

PRODUCTION

Mucuna Pruriens Benefits for Mood, Bodybuilding & More Mucuna Pruriens benefits for mind and

body include powerful mood enhancement, natural energy, and increased mental focus. Mucuna has

also been used as a treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. By providing a source of

natural L-Dopa, the benefits of Mucuna act quickly, fighting symptoms of depression and

improving motor function.

AYURVEDA MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

This plant normalizes vata and increases kapha and pitta. Hence it is administered in diseases caused

due to vitiation of vata.

The roots and seeds of kapikacchu help to strengthen the nervous system and reduce stress.

Therefore it is used as nervine tonic.

The hairs on fruits help to eliminate intestinal parasites. It is usually administered with honey, butter

and jaggery. Seeds of mucuna pruriens act as vrishya (aphrodisiac). The seeds of this plant are

eulogized as the best vrishya and vajikara which increase sexual functions in men. They help in

conditions like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and low sperm count. Regular use of

these seeds increase libido in men. Hence seeds of kapikacchu are used in vajikarana preparations.

Kapikacchu seeds increase sperm count and sperm motility.

Seeds of velvet bean or mucuna are also effective in dysmenorrhea (gynecological condition of

pain during menstruation) in women. Texts of ayurveda mention the usage of seeds to strengthen

the muscles of vagina.Roots of velvet bean have diuretic properties.

Ayurveda acharyas recommend use of this herb to strengthen the body, increase stamina and

muscle bulk.

Studies have shown that Mucuna Pruriens help to increase the male hormone testosterone.

Testosterone increases muscle mass, libido and rectifies erectile dysfunction. The seeds improve

male fertility by increasing concentration of male hormones. This increases quality and quantity of

semen.

Seeds contain protein, lipids, dietary fiber, ash, carbohydrates, minerals and it contains plenty of

alkaloids, saponins and sterols. The main ingredients are L-dopa , mucanine and serotonin. L-Dopa

acts as anti-Parkinson's and increases testosterone.

The tribal people use plant and its extracts as anti venom for various snake bites.

           Determination and Comparison of amino acids content table

                               for diffrent mucuna pruriens

                      Unit:mg/g