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 +4 more
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Modulatory Role of Mucuna pruriens against Aluminium Fluoride Induced Neuronal and Behavioural Alterations in Rats [PDF]
Introduction: Aluminium Fluoride (AlF3 ) intake produces oxidative stress resulting in brain damage. Although Mucuna pruriens (Velvet bean) is commonly used in ayurvedic system of medicine for different neurological disorders, its usefulness in oxidative
Vanishri S Nayak +4 more
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The Measurement of Antioxidant Activity of Velvet Beans (Mucuna pruriens) and Velvet Beans (Mucuna pruriens) in Coffee Preparations [PDF]
Antioxidant activity tests of methanol extracts of velvet beans (Mucuna pruriens) and velvet beans (Mucuna pruriens) in coffee preparations have been previously carried out by several researchers.
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Nutrient Digestibility and Metabolizable Energy Content of Whole Pods Fed to Growing Pelibuey Lambs [PDF]
The nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance and in vivo metabolizable energy supply of Mucuna pruriens whole pods fed to growing Pelibuey lambs was investigated.
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Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: EudicotsOrder: FabalesFamily: FabaceaeScientific name: Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.Specimen barcode ...
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Efficacy of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. in treating diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and erectile dysfunction—a review of clinical and preclinical trials [PDF]
Among the most common medical problems experienced by older adults (over 60 years) are diabetes, Parkinson’s disease (PD), and erectile dysfunction (ED).
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http://journal.unila.ac.id/index.php/tropicalsoil/article/view/193/180
The study aimed at understanding the competitive ability of legumes Vigna radiata L. and Mucuna pruriens with weeds and their effects on the activity of nitrifying bacteria in soils and the contents of organic-N in legumes and weeds.
Uum Umiyati
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KAJIAN EKSTRAKSI DAN MODIFIKASI PATI DARI KARABENGUK (Mucuna pruriens L.) [PDF]
Mucuna pruriens is a plant that is rarely used but has the potential to be a new source of starch. This is related to the physicochemical and functional properties of starch from Mucuna pruriens.
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Physical properties and water absorption kinetics of three varieties of Mucuna beans
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 +3 more
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Ethyl acetate fraction of Mucuna pruriens leaves mitigates diclofenac-induced hepatotoxicity via modulation of biochemical and histological parameters changes in Wistar Rats [PDF]
Mucuna pruriens contains saponins and flavonoids, which help to decrease cholesterol, treat hypertension, provide protein and vitamins and prevent premature ageing. This research followed the NIH guidelines (NIH publication 85–23, revised in 1996).
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