Kapikacchu
कपिकच्छु
Velvet Bean · നായ്ക്കുരണ
About
Mucuna pruriens. Natural source of L-DOPA.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | कपिकच्छु |
|---|---|
| English | Velvet Bean |
| Malayalam | നായ്ക്കുരണ |
| Rasa (taste) | madhura, tikta |
| Guna (quality) | guru, snigdha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | madhura |
Traditional uses
Parkinson's, infertility, nervous disorders, vitality.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.