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In vitro evaluation of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. antioxidant activity [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2011 Mucuna pruriens (L). Dc is a plant of the Fabaceae family, commonly known as velvet bean, itchy bean, chiporro bean, mucuna, among others. This plant has several medicinal properties, including its potential to treat Parkinson's disease (PD ...
Joy Ganem Longhi +3 more
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Mucuna pruriens Detoxification through Ensiling [PDF]
, 2017 Mucuna pruriens is grown for food and feed despite its L-Dopa concentration (2-6% by wt), which is toxic to monogastrics. The aim of this study was to determine if the L-Dopa concentration of Mucuna could be reduced by ensiling.
Huisden, Christian M. +2 more
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A Comprehensive Review of the Therapeutic Potential of Mucuna Pruriens. [PDF]
MoleculesMucuna pruriens (L.) DC. (Fabaceae), commonly known as velvet bean, is an annual tropical legume widely distributed in India, Africa, and the Americas. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine for managing various health conditions. It is renowned for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, and anti-Parkinson effects.
Bashev Z +3 more
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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 +4 more
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Modulatory Role of Mucuna pruriens against Aluminium Fluoride Induced Neuronal and Behavioural Alterations in Rats [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2018 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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Nutrient Digestibility and Metabolizable Energy Content of Whole Pods Fed to Growing Pelibuey Lambs [PDF]
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2013 The nutrient digestibility, nitrogen balance and in vivo metabolizable energy supply of Mucuna pruriens whole pods fed to growing Pelibuey lambs was investigated.
Enrique Loyra-Tzab +3 more
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Levodopa in Mucuna pruriens and its degradation [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2015 AbstractMucuna pruriens is the best known natural source of L-dopa, the gold standard for treatment of Parkinsonism. M. pruriens varieties are protein rich supplements and are used as food and fodder worldwide. Here, we report L-dopa contents in seeds of fifty six accessions of four M. pruriens varieties, M. pruriens var. pruriens, M.
Haridas Pulikkalpura +3 more
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, 2022 Kingdom: PlantaeDivision: MagnoliophytaClass: EudicotsOrder: FabalesFamily: FabaceaeScientific name: Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC.Specimen barcode ...
Bolus Herbarium (9862976)
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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]
Exploration of Foods and FoodomicsAmong the most common medical problems experienced by older adults (over 60 years) are diabetes, Parkinson’s disease (PD), and erectile dysfunction (ED).
Ravindra Verma +2 more
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http://journal.unila.ac.id/index.php/tropicalsoil/article/view/193/180
Journal of Tropical Soils, 2017 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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