Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.
Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is also 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.
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
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.
The pharmacological actions of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Leaves are Anthelmintic, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Root are Diuretic, Nervine Tonic.
The pharmacological actions of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Seeds are Anthelmintic, Astringent, Viscous.
Indications
The indication of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Infusion(pod) is Dropsy.
The indications of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Leaves are Ulcers, Inflammations, Intestinal Worms, Blood Impurities.
The indications of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Root are Nervous Disorders, Facial Paralysis, Dropsy, Hemiplegia, Amenorrhoea, Fever, Cholera.
The indications of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Seed Kernel are Leucorrhoea, Spermatorrhoea.
The indications of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.'s Seeds are Dyspepsia, Sexual Debility, Paralysis, Colic, Gonorrhoea, Profuse Menstruation, Pre-Mature Ejaculation.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperaments of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are 2nd order, cold and moist, Balanced inclined towards Coldness.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is Unpleasant.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 5.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- 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.
Substitutes
The substitute of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. is Bombax ceiba Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are Extract, Indole Alkylamines, Resins, Tannin.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. are Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum), Pistacia lentiscus Linn. (Oil).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.. (work in progress)