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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

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   +2 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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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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Innovative agroecological practices can restore degraded farmlands and revive crop yields

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
Land degradation is a major obstacle to agricultural development in Africa, where it's accentuated by poor agricultural practices and climate change effects. Restoration of degraded lands is crucial to prevent incursions into virgin and marginal lands. A
Jules Ntamwira, Jules Ntamwira, Walter Ocimati, Guy Blomme, Antoine Kanyenga Lubobo, Dieudonne Mwarabu Lolonga Pyame, Benoit Dhed'a Djailo   +6 more
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Effects of mucuna seed extract on sperm functional integrities and seminal oxidative stress indices of vitrified goat semen [PDF]

Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Belgrade), 2017
Effects of mucuna seed extract (MSE) in tris-extenders on sperm functional integrities and seminal oxidative stress indices of vitrified sperm of West African Dwarf (WAD) goat bucks were investigated.
Olamitibo Daramola James, Adeoye Oyewusi Joshua, Amidu Sorongbe Taiwo, Oluwafemi Adekunle Ezekiel, Ayobami Iyanda Olayinka, Dayo Onanuga Oluwakemi, Daniel Olayemi Folarin, Damilola Falujo Femi, Semako Tanimowo Lateef, Onyinyechi Omyema Prisca, Abibat Sobowale Omobolanle, Olorunjuda Sodiya O., Damilola Salawu O.   +12 more
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Produksi Hidrolisat Protein Kacang Koro Benguk dengan Aktivitas Penghambat Kerja Enzim Pengkonversi Angiotensin melalui Kombinasi Fermentasi dan Hidrolisis Enzimatik

Jurnal Teknologi dan Industri Pangan, 2023
Mucuna bean (Mucuna pruriens L.) is a legume having high protein content which has the potential as a source of bioactive peptides. One of the bioactive peptides is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, thus, mucuna beans might be used as a ...
Tesy Pratami, Azis Boing Sitanggang, Christofora Hanny Wijaya   +2 more
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Sensitivity and Tolerance of Different Annual Crops to Different Levels of Banana Shade and Dry Season Weather

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2020
Intercropping in small-holder production systems in East and Central Africa is very common and offers potential for significant yield and environmental benefits.
Guy Blomme, Jules Ntamwira, Elizabeth Kearsley, Liliane Bahati, Daniel Amini, Nancy Safari, Walter Ocimati   +6 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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Phyto-evaluation of Cd-Pb Using Tropical Plants in Soil-Leachate Conditions [PDF]

, 2018
Sources of soil contamination can exist in various types of conditions including in the form of semifluids. In this study, 3 different types of tropical plants, Acacia (Acacia mangium Willd), Mucuna (Mucuna bracteata DC.
Chuck, N. G.
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Nodulação e produção do caupi (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) sob efeito de plantas de cobertura e inoculação Nodulation and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) under inoculation and cover crops

Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo, 2008
Um experimento de campo foi realizado no município de Crato - Ceará para estudar como a planta de cobertura afeta a nodulação e produtividade de caupi (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp), submetido a diferentes inoculações. Empregou-se o delineamento em blocos
Cleópatra Saraiva do Nascimento, Mario Andrade Lira Junior, Newton Pereira Stamford, Maria Betânia Galvão Santos Freire, Clayton Albuquerque Sousa   +4 more
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