Mucuna pruriens is an ancient Chinese herbal medicine that healers have used for centuries, most commonly to address the nervous system. Ancient Indians used the herb to help with various neurological issues, including anxiety, Parkinson’s disease, and even female and male infertility.
Mucuna pruriens is native to Africa and parts of Asia. Known as the velvet bean or monkey tamarind, traditional healers have prized mucuna pruriens as a medicinal plant for centuries.
Keep reading to learn about the many traditional uses and promising medical applications of mucuna pruriens.
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