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- Ojio - Mucuna Pruriens Powder - 2 oz. (56g) Ojio Mucuna Pruriens Powder also known as the Velvet Bean. Mucuna is an annual, climbing shrub, with long vines reaching over 15mm in length. In many parts of the world Mucuna Pruriens is used as an important forage, fallow, and green manure crop. Since the plant is in the legume family (peas and beans) it, with the help of nitrogen fixing bacteria, takes nitrogen gas from the air and combines it with other chemical compounds. This produces a fertilizer and improves the soil. To that end, the whole plant is fed to animals as silage, as dried hay and dried seeds. This silage of Mucuna pruriens contains 11-23% crude protein, 35-40% crude fiber, and the dried beans 20-35% crude protein. It has also been used as an effective aphrodisiac and is still used today to increase the libido of both men and women. Found in tropical parts of India. Source of protein and fiber. Used as an aphrodisiac. Serving: 1/4 tsp. (1g) What is it? Mucuna Pruriens is a legume native to the tropics, alternately referred to as velvet bean. It has numerous common names including cowhage and picapica. It grows as a climbing vine and can reach lengths in excess of 50 feet. What are the benefits? Mucuna Pruriens is believed to contain neurotransmitter precursors as well as serotonin enhancers. It has also been used historically as an aphrodisiac and as an inducement to lucid dreaming. How is it used? 1/4 - 1 tsp. can be mixed with milk, nut milk, favorite juice or smoothies. It can also be added when making chocolate. Ayurveda Herbs Originally, Ayurveda, translated Ayur (life) Veda (science), defined seven body types. These, referred to as doshas, were Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Sama, Vata-Kapha, Vata-Pitta, and Pitta-Kapha. The first three types occur in their pure form very rarely and so seldom is it that anyone is primarily influenced by one dosha alone. Most Ayurveda reference the following three doshas: The vata dosha combines the elements ether and air. It is considered the most powerful dosha because it controls very basic body processes such as cell division, the heart, breathing, discharge of waste, and the mind. Vata can be aggravated by, for example, fear, grief, staying up late at night, eating dry fruit, or eating before the previous meal is digested. People with vata as their main dosha are thought to be especially susceptible to skin and neurological conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, anxiety, and insomnia. The pitta dosha represents the elements fire and water. Pitta controls hormones and the digestive system. A person with a pitta imbalance may experience negative emotions such as anger and may have physical symptoms such as heartburn within 2 or 3 hours of eating. Pitta is upset by, for example, eating spicy or sour food, fatigue, or spending too much time in the sun. People with a predominantly pitta constitution are thought to be susceptible to hypertension, heart disease, infectious diseases, and digestive conditions such as Crohn's disease. The kapha dosha combines the elements water and earth. Kapha helps to maintain strength and immunity and to control growth. An imbalance of the kapha dosha may cause nausea immediately after eating. Kapha is aggravated by, for example, greed, sleeping during the daytime, eating too many sweet foods, eating after one is full, and eating and drinking foods and beverages with too much salt and water (especially in the springtime). Those with a predominant kapha dosha are thought to be vulnerable to diabetes, cancer, obesity, and respiratory illnesses such as asthma. The key to maintaining physical and mental health is in keeping these elements and doshas in harmonic balance through proper diet, herbs and life style, otherwise early aging and various diseases can manifest. These three doshas can even be traced back to the very beginning of creation as representing the three Gods in Vedic wisdom Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma. One or more of these doshas or eleme
- UPC # 845772000762
- Source of protein and fiber.
- Size/Form 2 oz.
Suggested Use: 1/8 to 1/2 tsp daily as tolerated. INGREDIENTS Ojio - Mucuna Pruriens Powder - 2 oz. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1/2 tsp (About 1,200mg) Servings Per Container: 47 Amount Per Serving %DV Mucuna pruriens extract (Mucuna pruriens)(seeds) [standardized to 15% L-dopa] 1,200mg * * *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. WARNINGS Consult Physician prior to use.
