Phytochemical
Mucuna Pruriens Extract
Mucuna pruriens · Kaunch Beej, Velvet Bean
Velvet bean seeds are a natural source of L-Dopa. We supply the extract at potencies from 10% to 60% with HPLC verification of every lot.
- L-Dopa 10% to 60% by HPLC
- Ratio extracts 8:1 (15%) and 10:1 (20%)
Light to dark grey powder
Specification
Typical specification
| Botanical name | Mucuna pruriens |
|---|---|
| Common name | Kaunch Beej, Velvet Bean |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Plant part used | Seed |
| Appearance | Light to dark grey powder |
| Standardised for | L-Dopa 10% to 60% by HPLC Ratio extracts 8:1 (15%) and 10:1 (20%) |
| Loss on drying | NMT 5.0% |
| Particle size | 100% through 60 mesh |
| Heavy metals | NMT 10 ppm |
| Total plate count | NMT 5,000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and mould | NMT 100 cfu/g |
| E. coli and Salmonella | Absent |
| Packaging | HDPE drums, Fibre drums, Woven sack bags |
| Shelf life | 24 months in original sealed packing, stored cool and dry |
Why formulators use it
Benefits and traditional use
- 1A natural source of L-Dopa, studied for its role in dopamine support.
- 2Traditionally used as a tonic for vitality, mood and reproductive health.
- 3Consistent potency for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical dosage forms.
Applications
Where it goes
This ingredient is supplied for use by manufacturers. Statements on traditional use are for product-development reference and are not medical claims. Please consult the regulations applicable to your finished product.
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