Chitosan functionalized selenium nanoconjugates of Mucuna pruriens as a nanotherapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease [PDF]
Discover NanoNature’s mother holds many untapped treasures of phytoconstituents that can cure and exhibit unexpected therapeutic activity against several diseases. Seeds of velvet beans, popularly known as Mucuna pruriens (MP), are the richest source of Levodopa (L ...
Saswati Swagatika Sahoo +5 more
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Ameliorating effect of Mucuna pruriens seed extract on sodium arsenite-induced testicular toxicity and hepato-renal histopathology in rats [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2023 Background and Aim: A significant cause of arsenic poisoning is polluted groundwater. Arsenic poisoning results in the suppression of spermatogenesis and the liver and kidneys are vulnerable to the toxic effects as well.
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The effect of photobiomodulation on histamine and Mucuna pruriens-induced pruritus, hyperknesis and alloknesis in healthy volunteers: A double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled study. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundPhotobiomodulation, also referred to as Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT), has emerged as a promising intervention for pruritus, a prevalent and often distressing symptom.ObjectivesThis study investigated the efficacy of low-level light therapy ...
Kordula Lang-Illievich +4 more
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Extracellular Calcium and Induction of Uterine Muscle Contraction by Aqueous Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Mucuna pruriens [PDF]
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2020 Calcium (Ca2+) serves as an essential signaling molecule in biological systems, regulating a wide range of cellular processes of which uterine smooth muscle contraction is among.
B. Francis, C.N. Uchendu
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Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC (Leguminosae)
Revista Fitos, 2010 A Mucuna pruriens é uma leguminosa nativa da Índia e Antilhas e todos os seus órgãos possuem valiosas propriedades farmacológicas, tanto que é tradicionalmente usada como planta medicinal para o tratamento de várias enfermidades, que inclui desde doenças parasitárias até distúrbios fisiológicos.
R. E. Silva-López, N. N. M. Vidal
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Enzymatic Saccharification Behavior and Compositional Characteristics of <i>Mucuna pruriens</i>-Based Amazake: A Comparison With Conventional Rice Amazake. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrMucuna pruriens‐based amazake exhibited lower sugar content, higher nutritional value, and greater antioxidant capacity than conventional rice amazake, demonstrating its potential as a novel plant‐based functional beverage. ABSTRACT Amazake is a traditional Japanese non–alcoholic beverage produced through enzymatic saccharification using rice koji ...
Yazaki Y, Koriyama T.
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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.
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