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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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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Future Journal of Pharmaceutical SciencesBackground Gastric cancer is a prevalent form of malignancy among many common carcinoma cases globally. This study was designed to assess the anticancer potential of the crude ethanolic seed extract from Mucuna pruriens against the gastric cancer cell ...
Arulvasu Chinnasamy +6 more
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Cytotoxicity, Phytochemical, Antiparasitic Screening, and Antioxidant Activities of Mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae). [PDF]
Plants (Basel), 2020 This study aimed at assessing the biological activities of Mucuna pruriens seeds using cytotoxicity, phytochemical, antiparasitic screening, and antioxidant assays. Mature fruits of M.
Jimoh MA, Idris OA, Jimoh MO.
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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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Aging induced testicular damage: analyzing the ameliorative potential of Mucuna pruriens seed extract. [PDF]
3 Biotech, 2023 Ganesh MK +3 more
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Mucuna pruriens in Parkinson's and in some other diseases: recent advancement and future prospective. [PDF]
3 Biotech, 2020 Rai SN +4 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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An assessment of potential nutritive and medicinal properties of Mucuna pruriens: a natural food legume. [PDF]
3 Biotech, 2020 Pathania R +4 more
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