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Assay Method: | HPLC, UV |
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Mucuna Pruriens, also known as Cowhage, and velvet bean contains a very powerful neurotransmitter pre-cursor L-dopa. Mucuna pruriens is a reputed remedy of Ayurveda in nervous and sexual diseases. Traditionally, Mucuna pruriens is commonly used as carminative, hypertensive and hypoglycemic agent.
Mucuna pruriens has been found to contain L-dopa, Studies in experimental model show L-dopa also helps in the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels. L-dopa is a chemical that is made and used as part of the normal biology of some animals and plants. Some animals including humans make l-dopa via biosynthesis from the amino acid L-tyrosine. L-dopa is the precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, L-dopa can be manufactured and in its pure form is sold as a psychoactive drug with the l-dopa; trade names include Sinemet, Parcopa, Atamet, Stalevo, Madopar, Prolopa, etc. As a drug, L-dopa is used in the clinical treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonia.
Product Name | Mucuna Pruriens Extract |
Latin Name | Mucuna Pruriens |
Part Used | Seed |
Active Ingredient | L-Dopa / Levodopa |
Specification | 15%,98%,99% L-Dopa Extract Ratio 4:1 to 20:1 |
Appearance | White Powder |
CAS Number | 59-92-7 |
Molecular formula | C9H11NO4 |
Molecular weight | 197.19 |
Shelf Life | 2 years |
Storage | Keep from moisture and heat strictly but in a cool and dry place |
1.Parkinson's disease: Studies have shown that L-dopa is a precursor of dopamine, and supplementation can increase dopamine levels in the brain, thereby improving Parkinson's disease symptoms.
2.Depression: Studies have shown that velvet beans, which contain serotonin, can help increase serotonin levels in the brain, which may improve moodiness.
3.Sexual Dysfunction: Studies have found that velvet beans can increase levels in men, thereby enhancing sexual function and improving reproductive performance. It also seems to have an aphrodisiac effect on women.
1. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is used to preventing diabetes mellitus.
2. Applied in cosmetics field, it owns the effect of whitening, dispelling spot, anti-wrinkle, activating skin cells, making skin more tender and firm.
3. Applied in women health product, it is often used in relieving menopause discomfort.
Physical Control | |||
Appearance | Fine Powder | Complies | Visual |
Color | White Powder | Complies | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Taste | Characteristic | Complies | Organoleptic |
Particle Size 95 | 100% pass 80 mesh | Complies | 80 Mesh Screen |
Loss on Drying | 5% Max | 3.74% | CPh |
Ash | 5%Max | 3.95% | CPh |
Part of Plant Used | Seed | Complies | / |
Solvent Used | Water & Acetone | Complies | |
Excipient | 5%-10% Maltodextrin | Complies | |
Chemical Control | |||
Heavy metals | NMT 10 ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Mercury(Hg) | NMT 1ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
Lead (Pb) | NMT 2ppm | Conforms | Atomic Absorption |
GMO Status | GMO Free | Conforms | / |
Solvent Residual | Meet E.P Standard | Conforms | Ph.Eur |
Pesticides Residues | Meet USP Standard | Conforms | Gas Chromatography |
Benzo(a)pyrene | NMT 10ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
Sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene | NMT 50ppb | Conforms | GC-MS |
Microbiological Control | |||
Total Plate Count | 10000cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
Yeast & Mold | 300cfu/g Max | Conforms | AOAC |
S. aureus | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
E.Coli | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
Salmonella | Negative | Negative | AOAC |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative | Negative | USP |
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