Mucuna pruriens: An effective herbal remedy for reducing Parkinson's symptoms

by FSP Health, 30 July 2013

Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects your movement. In the early stages, your face may show little or no expression, or your arms may not swing when you walk. Your speech may become soft or slurred. And these symptoms worsen as your condition progresses over time, says the Mayo Clinic. While there's no cure for Parkinson's disease, there is a natural remedy you can use to help reduce Parkinson's symptoms: Mucuna pruriens. Read on to discover how it works.

While Parkinson’s disease is debilitating. And that’s why it’s good news that you may be able to reduce its effects with mucuna pruriens.

Alleviate Parkinson's disease symptoms with Mucuna pruriens

What is mucuna pruriens?

It’s a tropical legume known as velvet bean or cowitch and by other common names, found in Africa, India and the Caribbean

And according to 17 Ways to Defeat Ageing without a Single Drug, it’s great for Parkinson’s!

In a study of 60 Parkinson's disease patients (average age of59), scientists found that supplementing with mucuna pruriens resulted in statistically significant reductions in symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Using tests that grade the performance of Parkinson’s disease sufferers, scientists determined the test subjects’ debility levels before and after 12 weeks of treatment.

Consistent reductions in debility were evident during the entire course of treatment, with final scores showing a marked decrease in the effects of the disease.

What makes mucuna pruriens so effective for treating Parkinson’s is that it contains high concentrations of dopa, which is often prescribed in pharmaceutical form to help relieve the effects of the disease. Dopa is known as a neurotransmitter responsible for the improvement of mood, sexuality and movement.

Be sure to consult your doctor for an appropriate dosage if you want to give mucuna pruriens a try.

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