About Kaunch Pruriens
Kaunch Pruriens, also called by its English name Velvet Bean, is a perennial twining shrub with medicinal seeds, roots, and leaves. Both in Ayurveda and in modern medicine, it has been utilized for medicating sexual health, as a nootropic, and for strength through muscle development. The plant could be denser in its shoots covered in fine silvery hairs with purple flowers and a curved pod . The seeds mainly constitute the medicinal part, which is rich in L-dopa, an important compound instrumental in brain function.
Sanskrit Name: Kapikachu, Atmagupta, Kaunch
English Name: Velvet Bean, Cowhage, Buffalo Bean
Latin Name: Mucuna pruriens / M. prurita
Family: Fabaceae
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa (Taste)
Guna (Quality)
Guru (Heavy), Snigdha (Slick)
Virya (Potency)
Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect)
Doshakarma (Effect on Doshas)
Traditional & Medicinal Uses
Kaunch powder for libido and sperm health
Focus and coordination
Natural protein metabolism enhancer
Helps produce dopamine with L-dopa
Helps eliminate parasites and support gut health
Scientific Proofs & Modern Studies
Supports dopamine production, and neuroprotective in Parkinson's disease.
Aphrodisiac & Fertility Boost: Increases testosterone & sperm count.
Muscle Growth & Strength: Protein metabolism booster.
Anthelmintic & Detox: Expels parasites & assists in digestion.
Home Remedies:
Sexual Potency:
Unhappy Periods:
Neurological Disorders:
Musk mass and strength:
Precautionary measures and contraindications:
❌ No pregnancy- It can induce uterine stimulation.
❌ Use with caution of MAO inhibitors- It may interact with their medications.
❌ Caution with Diabetic- May cause lowering of blood sugar levels.
❌ Not for Androgen Hypersexuality- Further increases testosterone levels