Mucuna is effectively used in the treatment of a variety of ailments, some of which are listed below:
- Bodybuilding -Mucuna is also known to increase the production of the human growth hormone (HGH), which results in increased lean muscle mass. Hence the marketing of Mucuna across gyms and supermarkets in the form of powders, power shakes or drinks.
- Energy Boosting, Strengthening the Immune System
- Anti-ageing -Improving skin texture, reducing cellulite, wrinkles
- Memory Enhancement, Improving Focus, Clarity, Concentration
- Mood Enhancement, Promotes Sleep
- Reverses Osteoporosis-Improving bone density
- Improves Vision
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Modern studies show that the seeds
- Reduce cholesterol levels
- Enhance spermatogenesis
- Reduce elevated levels of blood sugar
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The leaves are reported to be useful in the-
- Treatment of syphilis
- Treatment of cancer
The roots are a good analgesic and emollient.
Other properties of the plant studied and put to commercial use include sexual enhancement. That Mucuna is a very potent aphrodisiac is a well-documented fact, stretching back from thousands of years up to the present. Mucuna seeds are powdered and sold alone or mixed with other aphrodisiacs such as horny goat weed etc., and marketed in thousands of health stores, across many nations.
