Kaunch or Kapikachhu (Mucuna pruriens) is a plant found in Indian sub-continent and Africa. In general it a wild plant but in many places people also do cultivation of this plant. Whole Kaunch plant has medicinal properties and used widely in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine to treat nerve and sexual disorder’s as well as as supplement.
Overview of Mucuna pruriens
Mucuna pruriens is mostly found in India as well as other parts like Africa, Caribbean, etc. It can be found in low rise forests and it is grown by many farmers in India also. This plan is legume(Fabaceae Family) plant and resembles to broad beans plan as both are from same family. It’s leaves, flowers and beans looks similar except Kaunch beans and leaves outer layer has fuzzy hairs and these hairs are very itching.
In India and world this plant’s identity is ”extreme itchiness property” as used as itching powder. This itchiness is due to mountain and serotonin in hair on seed pods and leaves.
In Ayurveda and Unani medicine system seed of mucuna(Kaunch Beej) is used for treating sexual and other nerve disorder due to it’s great medicinal properties. In many part’s people eat beans and use whole plant as fodder.
Now Mucuna pruriens is in use all over world for the treatment of men and omen fertility and other nerve disorders and it is in very high demand.
Most common names of Kaunch (Mucuna pruriens)
| Bieh in the Madurese language Atmagupta or Kapikacchu in Sanskrit Kiwanch, Kevanch, Konch in Hindi Khaajkuiri in Marathi Alkushi in Bengali Poonaikkaali in Tamil |
Kapikachu Duradagondi in Telugu Naykuruna in Malayalam Kavach beej(Common Mdicinal uses name) Nasagunnikaayi in Kannada Baidanka in OriyaVelvet bean, Cowhage, Cowitch, Donkey eye, monkey tamarind, and Buffalo beans in English |
Medicinal chemistry of Mucuna pruriens for Nerve Disorder
Kaunch seeds contain high concentrations of levodopa, a direct precursor of the neurotransmitter dopamine. In Ayurveda this has been used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Kaunch seeds also very good source of protein and dietary fiber and used as supplement to build muscles. Many athletes use kaunch seed supplement to build muscles and stamina.
Kaunch lowers the blood sugar level. Those with diabetes should only use kaunch under the supervision of a qualified doctor.
Medicinal Chemistry of Kaunch for treating human sexual problems
Kaunch seeds contains Aphrodisiac which is very good to increase libido in humans.
It’s seeds contains levodopa, which combines with dopamine and restrict release of hormone Prolactin in the body as cures erectile dysfunction.
Effect of kaunch seeds on sexual disorders
- The kaunch seeds prophylactic action against oligospermia is useful in increasing sperm count. It increases sperm count and very good for male fertility.
- Kaunch release bound up testosterone, Strengthen and tone the sexual glands and increase blood circulation to the genitals.
- Reduces stress, anxiety and increase stamina and sex drive libido
- kaunch also regularizes ovulation in women
Home remedies of kaunch
- Root of this herb is used for neuromuscular disorders particularly in Facial paralysis and Hemiplegic. Make decoction of mucuna herb 50 ml and mix it with 250 ml mustard oil for massage.
- For leucorrhoea take powdered of kaunch seed with honey
- Take Kaunch seed powder along with honey and ginger juice in allergic bronchitis
The Dosage of kaunch
Use this herb by consulting some expert as dosage depends upon several factors like age, health condition, gender of Individual.
Warning: For any nerve disorder, diabetes take kaunch by consulting some ayurvedic doctor.
Never use kaunch in during pregnancy.
Use kaunch products only after consulting a doctor, still you can use OTC herbal products containing small quantity of kaunch.
Very informative and useful.