Mucuna pruriens KAPIKACHHU Beans of the plant
Mucuna pruriens is a traditional used plant from the Americas, also grown in Asia and Africa. It is used in many ways, infusions, poultices, powders and confectionary as well as the beans being cooked and eaten as food.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Due to the L-dopa content Mucuna is not recommended for people on L- Dopa medication.
Suggested Dosage
Kapikachhu / Mucuna pruriens Herbal powder- Fairly Traded from India
1 teaspoon up to 3 times daily, or as directed by an herbal practitioner.
Kapikachhu / Mucuna pruriens Herbal Tincture-
Extraction Ratio 1:3
Alcohol Vol. 25%
Dosage: 2-5ml up 3 times daily, or as directed by an herbal practitioner.
Not for people on medication of L-Dopa
See Using the herbs at the bottom of this page