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Physical properties and water absorption kinetics of three varieties of Mucuna beans

Scientific Reports, 2021
The physical properties and water absorption kinetics of three varieties of Mucuna beans (Mucuna pruriens, Mucuna rajada and Mucuna veracruz) were determined in this study.
Ajibola B. Oyedeji, Olajide P. Sobukola, Ezekiel Green, Oluwafemi A. Adebo   +3 more
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Biosynthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles Using the Aqueous Extract of Mucuna pruriens (utilis): Structural Characterization, and the Anticancer and Antioxidant Activities [PDF]

Chemistry Africa, 2023
A simple, green, and cost-effective synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles particles (NPs) using an extract of Mucuna pruriens utilis is reported. The nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, UV–vis spectroscopy, SEM, and TEM measurements.
Nozipho P. Gamedze, Doctor Mziwenkosi Nhlanhla Mthiyane, Sydney Mavengahama, Moganavelli Singh, Damian C. Onwudiwe   +4 more
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Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Antiaging Activities of Ethanolic Seed Extracts of Four Mucuna Species

Cosmetics, 2022
The investigation into promising botanical materials for natural cosmetics is expanding due to environmental and health awareness. Here, we aimed to evaluate the phytochemical substances and the potential skin-related pharmacological activities of four ...
Nichcha Nitthikan, Phanuphong Chaiwut, Kanokwan Kiattisin   +2 more
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Administration of mucuna beans (Mucuna pruriences (L.) DC. var. utilis) improves cognition and neuropathology of 3 × Tg-AD mice

Scientific Reports, 2022
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the accumulation of extracellular amyloid-beta peptides (Aβ) resulting in senile plaques and intracellular hyperphosphorylated tau protein resulting in neurofibrillary tangles ...
Fumiko Konishi, Tadasu Furusho, Yoshiyuki Soeda, Jun Yamauchi, Shoko Kobayashi, Masatoshi Ito, Takuma Araki, Sarasa Kogure, Akihiko Takashima, Susumu Takekoshi   +9 more
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Mucuna pruriens, a Possible Treatment for Depressive Disorders. [PDF]

Neurol Int
Depression is a mental disorder that depicts a wide variety of symptoms, including mood and cognitive alterations, as well as recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
Mata-Bermudez A, Diaz-Ruiz A, Silva-García LR, Gines-Francisco EM, Noriega-Navarro R, Rios C, Romero-Sánchez HA, Arroyo D, Landa A, Navarro L.   +9 more
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Harnessing the potential of Mucuna cover cropping: a comprehensive review of its agronomic and environmental benefits

Circular Agricultural Systems
The coconut plant (Cocos nucifera L.), an essential tropical agricultural commodity, encounters a range of obstacles including the proliferation of unwanted weed vegetation, deterioration of soil quality, and depletion of essential nutrients ...
D. M. N. S. Dissanayaka, S. S. Udumann, T. D. Nuwarapaksha, Anjana J. Atapattu   +3 more
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HPLC and DNA barcoding profiles for identification of the selected twelve Mucuna species and its application for detecting prohibited aphrodisiac Mucuna products [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Aphrodisiac herbal products originated from various plants including Mucuna species. In Thai folklore, Mucuna macrocarpa Wall. and M. pruriens (L.) DC. have long been consumed and utilized for their aphrodisiac properties. Consumption of these plants can
Aekkhaluck Intharuksa, Jessada Denduangboripant, Sunee Chansakaow, Kannika Thongkhao, Suchada Sukrong   +4 more
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Sexual stimulatory effects of Mucuna pruriens in rodents: An experiment following Ayurvedic perspective [PDF]

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Background: Dopaminergic neurotransmission is critical to managing a variety of physiological activities, including sexual behavior. Erectile dysfunction is frequently related to low dopamine levels and hyperglycemia, both of which can be alleviated by ...
Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, Binu Tharakan, Jeyaram Bharathi Jeyabalan, Suhrud Pathak, Keyi Liu, Rishi Nadar, Timothy Moore   +6 more
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Superação da profundidade de semeadura e densidades de palha para Mucuna aterrima, Mucuna deeringiana e Mucuna cinerea Overcoming depth sowing and mulch density in Mucuna aterrima, Mucuna deeringiana and Mucuna cinerea

Planta Daninha, 2013
O experimento foi desenvolvido em casa de vegetação, com o objetivo de verificar a capacidade das sementes de Mucuna aterrima, Mucuna cinerea e Mucuna deeringiana para superar diferentes profundidades do solo acrescido de densidades de palha de cana-de ...
G.B.F. Silva, C.A.M. Azania, M.C.S.S. Novo, E.B. Wutke, F.S. Zera, A.A.P.M. Azania   +5 more
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Pristine and modified mucuna beans adsorptive studies of toxic lead ions and methylene blue dye from aqueous solution

South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2020
In this study mucuna beans were used for the removal of toxic Pb(II) ions and methylene blue dye from aqueous solution. The use of mucuna beans in water treatment application is largely unexplored.
Ntaote David Shooto, Eliazer Bobby Naidoo   +1 more
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