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The BioscientistThe decoction of the leaves of Justicia carnea, Ficus capensis and Mucuna pruriens are widely used to treat various diseases including anemia in many communities in Nigeria. In this present study, the phytochemical constituents of the boiled extracts of
K. K. Asogwa, S. C. Udedi, I. O. Igwilo
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In vitro evaluation of Mucuna pruriens (L.) DC. antioxidant activity
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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Moderate doses of Mucuna pruriens seed powder is safe and improves sperm count and motility
Phytomedicine Plus, 2023 Background: Conventional remediation techniques involving male fertility include hormonal therapy, in vitro fertilization and surgery. However, the use of natural products continues to be a popular option.
Samuel Adjei +7 more
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Plant, Cell &Environment, Volume 49, Issue 7, Page 3573-3585, July 2026.ABSTRACT Pulses provide myriad health benefits and are advantageous in an environmental context as a result of their leguminous nature. However, phytopathogenic fungi, oomycetes and bacteria pose a substantial threat to pulse production, at times leading to crop failure.
Stacy D. Singer +6 more
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Influence de divers traitements physico-chimiques de graines de Mucuna pruriens sur leur composition chimique en nutriments [PDF]
Tropicultura, 1999 Influence of Various Physicochemical Treatments of Mucuna pruriens Seeds on the Nutrient Chemical Composition. Mucuna pruriens is being intensively used to fight off couch grass Imperata cylindrica and restore washed out lithosol fertility, in most of ...
Dossa, CS. +3 more
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 2019 Mucuna pruriens, a leguminous plant common to Africa and Asia has been used for managing infertility in males, disorder of the nervous system, and also as an aphrodisiac. This study was aimed at investigating the effect of aqueous leaf extract of Mucuna
R.A. Orheruata, A. Ejeguo, C.L. Sakpa
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Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Intercropping can enable sustainable intensification. In Africa, smallholder farmers rely on Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) as a staple food. Nevertheless, the performance of cassava intercropping emerges from management choices such as legume species selection, planting density, sowing time, and nitrogen (N) fertilisation as well as soil ...
Dorcas I. Aisien +2 more
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PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND IN VITRO DPPH ASSAY OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF MUCUNA PRURIENS SEED [PDF]
, 2020 Objective: To detect the bioactive phytoconstituents of Mucuna pruriens seed extract and to estimate invitro antioxidant activity. Methods: Preliminary phytochemical analysis were done to determine the active phytochemical constituents and DPPH (2, 2 ...
V., SREEKALA +3 more
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Mucuna pruriens De Candolle 1825
, 2022 Published as part of Jiang, Kai-Wen, Tian, Bin & Pan, Bo, 2022, Legume additions to the flora of China, pp.
Jiang, Kai-Wen, Tian, Bin, Pan, Bo
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Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.The review examines the nootropic effects of substances used in sports through their impact on neurotransmission, neuroendocrine control, energy production, synaptic plasticity, and neurovascular connections. The four key neurotransmitters dopamine, acetylcholine, serotonin, and GABA function to control motivation, attention, fatigue perception, and ...
Zheng Yi
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