Body Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Angina Pectoris Anxiety Arteriosclerosis / Atherosclerosis Cardiac Neurosis Cardiovascular Disorders High LDL Cholesterol Level Hyperlipedemia Hypertension Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD)Palpitation Weakness of Heart
Endocrine or Hormone System
Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus Goitre Hyperthyroidism
Eye Disorders

Cataract Weakness of Eyesight Asthenopia
Gastrointestinal Tract
Disorders

Abdominal Distention Adiposity Anorexia Nervosa Biliousness Bloating Burning Sensation in the Chest Cellulite Cirrhosis Colic Colitis Constipation Crohn's Disease Croup Cystitis Dandruff Depressed Libido Depression Diabetes Mellitus Diarrhoea Diverticulitis Dysentery Flatulence Gastritis General Debility Halitosis (Bad Breath)Heartburn Heaviness after Meals Hepatitis Hepatomegaly Hyperacidity Indigestion Intestinal Worms Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Jaundice Lack of Appetite Liver Dysfunction Motion Sickness Nausea Obesity Piles Sluggish Liver Spleen Dysfunction Splenitis Splenomegaly Stomachache Travel Sickness Ulcers Vomiting Weakness of Digestive System Oedema
Gynaecological Disorders

Amenorrhoea Dysmenorrhoea Frigidity Hysteria Infertility Leucorrhoea Menopausal Changes Menorrhagia Metritis Metrorrhagia Osteoporosis Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)Prolapse of Uterus Sterility Suppressed Post-partum Lactation Under-developed Breasts Uterine Weakness Vaginal Pruritus
Hair Disorders

Alopecia Areata Baldness (Alopecia)Dandruff Hair Loss Premature Graying of Hair
Male Sexual Dysfunction

Azoospermia Depressed Libido Erectile Dysfunction Exhaustion after Coitus Hydrospermia Infertility Lack of Penile Growth Lassitude (Lethargy)Nocturnal Emission Oligospermia Poor Erectile Power Premature Ejaculation Seminal Debility Sexual Debility Sexual Neurasthenia Sexual Weakness in the Elderly Spermatorrhoea Weakness of Male Sexual Organ Sterility
Musculoskeletal Disorders

Arthritis Back Pain Bruises Bursitis Calcium Deficiency Gout Lumbago Morning Stiffness Muscular Cramps Muscular Rheumatism Myalgia Myositis Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Rheumatism Rheumatoid Arthritis Sciatica Sports Injuries Sprains Stiff Neck Tendinitis Tennis/Golfer's Elbow Wounds
Nervous System Disorders

Alzheimer's Disease Amnesia (Impairment of Memory)Anxiety Cerebral Atony Depression Epilepsy Haemorrhage Headache Hyperactivity in Children Infantile Epilepsy Insanity Insomnia Lack of Concentration Melancholia Migraine Muscular Tremor Nervous Breakdown Nervous Debility Nervousness Neuralgia Premature Aging Restlessness Schizophrenia Senility Speech & Language Disorder Stress Tension Weakness of Nerves Paralysis Chorea Facial Paralysis
Respiratory System Disorders

Asthma Bronchitis Catarrh Common Cold Cough Dyspnoea Haemoptysis Fevers Laryngitis Nosebleed Persistent Infection due to Low Immunity Pharyngitis Phlegmatic Cough Pleurisy Sinusitis Smokers Cough Sneezing Sore Throat Spasmodic Cough Tonsillitis Tuberculosis Vasomotor Rhinitis Wheezing Whooping Cough
Skin Disorders

Acne Vulgaris Anaemia Blood Impurities Boils Carbuncle Eczema Heat Rash Impetigo Itch Measles Psoriasis Seborrhoea Vitiligo Pimples Urticaria
Urinary System Disorders

Cystitis Dysuria Excessive Micturition Kidney Dysfunction Kidney Stone Polyuria Urinary Irritation Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Uterine Weakness Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)Incontinence
Venereal Diseases

Gonorrhoea Syphilis

Herbal Supplements

Diseases

Ingredients

Ingredient

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Ingredient Name : Mucuna pruriens Baker.

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Bengali Name : Alkushi

Chinese Name : Ci mao li dou, Chi huseh teng

English Name : Cow-Itch Plant, Cowhage, Velvet Bean

French Name : Pois à gratter, Cadjuet, Pois velus

German Name : Juckbohne, Juckfasel

Gujarati Name : Kavach, Kaucha

Hindi Name : Kaunch, Konch, Kavach, Kevanch

Kannada Name : Nasugunne

Latin name : Mucuna pruriens Baker.

Marathi Name : Khajkuhilee, Kavach

Punjabi Name : Koonch, Kawanch

Sanskrit Name : Kapikachchhu, Atmagupta

Urdu Name : Konch

Description

The seeds are anthelmintic, good aphrodisiac, astringent, nervine tonic, nutritive, rejuvenative and also spermatogenetic. It is used in the treatment of premature ejaculation, spermatorrhoea and diseases of the genitourinary system. Is a prophylactic against oligospermia, ovulation in women, etc. and is useful in increasing sperm count and improving their quality. It prevents male and female sterility. Also useful in erectile dysfunction and sexual debility and increases testosterone levels. Also prescribed in diseases of the nervous system, facial paralysis and hemiplegia. The herb increases the level of dopamine, scrotonin and other catecholamines in the brain and body to the extent that it induces mood elevation and relieves depression.
The seeds due to the presence of L-DOPA (yield 1.5%)and nicotine are in great demand. L-DOPA is a neurotransmitter precursor, and is effective for relief in Parkinson�s disease. In a 1995 study, Hp-200 (derived from the Ayurvedic therapeutic agent Mucuna prurien seed powder, as opposed to isolated active ingredients) was tested on 60 patients suffering from Parkinson�s disease for 12 weeks. A control sample of 26 patients were given synthetic treatments. The results were monitored with the Unified Parkinson�s Disease Rating Scale. The study showed that the Ayurvedic treatment was effective and only caused minor side effects.

The herb is also known to help the body build lean muscle and to break down unwanted fat and hence it is often used by athletes and body builders in sports medicine.

Recommended Dosage: 3 to 5 g powder of dried mature seeds.

Contraindication: This herb is contraindicated during pregnancy. It has shown to lower blood sugar. Those with hypoglycemia or diabetes should only use this herb under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Cowhage is contraindicated in combination with M.A.O. inhibitors. It has androgenic activity, increasing testosterone levels. Persons with excessive androgen syndromes should avoid using Cowhage.