Mucuna pruriens also known as Kapikachhu or Kavach Beej is a powerful herbal aphrodisiac useful in increasing sperm count and testosterone levels in the body. It is prophylactic against oligospermia (low sperm count), prevents male and female sterility and regularizes ovulation in women.
Mucuna pruriens is also a good nervine tonic beneficial in Parkinson's disease. Many doctors and health experts also opine taking Mucuna to help preserve the practical presentation of the nervous system. The Mucuna pruriens extract is also known to reinstate mental alertness and to perk up coordination.
Common name: Cowitch Plant (Kuhili)
Sanskrit and Hindi Names: Kavach, Kapikachhu, Atmagupta Naikaranam, Kawanch, Kewach
Herb - anathematic, aphrodisiac, astringent, nervine tonic and rejuvenate
Seeds - antihelmintic, astringent, nervine tonic and aphrodisiac
Root - nervine tonic and diuretic
Mucuna pruriens or Kapikachhu is an herb of choice for those who want to boost their lovemaking desire. The herb possesses anti-depressant effects. Mucuna pruriens also helps the body build lean muscle and break down surplus fat and hence the herb is often used by bodybuilders, athletes and sports persons as sports supplement for increasing body performance. It is also used as a dietary supplement to increase muscle mass and strength.
Increase Libido and Sex Drive
Mucuna pruriens or kapikachhu carries vital properties to boost libido and is widely used as an aphrodisiac. It increases libido in both men and women due to its dopamine inducing actions. Dopamine has a sound influence on sexual function.
Nervous System and Reproductive System
There are many clinical trials and researches that state Mucuna pruriens as a nervine tonic. The herb helps in maintaining optimal performance of the central nervous system. It has also been reported assisting normal nerve cell function. It contains active constituent alkaloids such as mucanine, tannic acid, pruridine, resin, lecithin and L-dopa.
Nervine Tonic
Mucuna pruriens seed powder contains high concentrations of levodopa. Levodopa is a straight precursor of the neurotransmitter known as dopamine. This herb has long been used for treating various nervous diseases including Parkinsonism. In a meticulous amount, it sooth down the aggressive mind and enhances brain functioning.
Health Supplement
Mucuna pruriens or kapikachhu helps in increasing the production of human growth hormone (HCG), and its extracts are used as a bodybuilding supplement. The herb has also been listed to have safer diuretic effects. It also increases tissue resiliency and therefore improving coordination in a dull person.

Root of the herb is used as a natural remedy in facial paralysis and nervous disorders
Decoction of its roots improves vitality, purifies blood and cures asthma, rheumatism, cough and stone in the bladder
Useful in treating fevers, edema and elephantiasis, stone in the bladder and ulcers
Treat Parkinson's disease, dropsy, intestinal gas, worms, sterility, impotence and debility
Posses the properties of an aphrodisiac, nerve tonic and diuretic
Used as a natural remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, worms, snakebite, tuberculosis, rheumatic disorders, muscular pain, gout, menstrual disorders, diabetes, cancer and cough
Possess anti-depressant properties
Increase libido and sperm count and improve lovemaking mood and desire
Powerful blood purifier
Cure leucorrhoea, menorrhagia and spermatorrhoea
Improve mental functioning and help nervous system reach optimum performance
Increase muscle mass and endurance
Servings per container: 30
Each 500 mg capsule contains: Kapikachhu
Take 1-2 capsules twice a day after meal or as directed by your health practitioner. For optimum results, take this supplement consistently for 2-3 months.
Oligospermia (low sperm count)
As aphrodisiac
As an adjuvant in Parkinson's disease
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