If you haven’t heard of mucuna pruriens, now might be a good time to read up on this incredible legume. Mucuna pruriens — also referred to as “velvet bean†— is a plant that is native to Africa and currently grows in tropical climates all over the globe. Like other herbs, mucuna has been used […]
Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest systems of healing in the world, and has been practiced and championed in India for over 2,000 years. Today, the ancient practice of Ayurveda is making a Western appearance in the form of holistic perspectives, alternative approaches, and natural supplements. One such supplement is known as velvet bean […]
Throughout the subtropical regions of the world, grows a creeping plant with a rather unusual appearance. This vine goes by many names including velvet bean, cowage, kapikacchu, atmagupta, and others. Its most common, Latin name is Mucuna pruriens, and it originated in India and China centuries ago. For more than 1,000 years, practitioners in India […]
