Mucuna

Description

Ayurvedic formulation derived from the seeds of Mucuna pruriens.

Long history of use in Ayurvedic practice for CNS disorders and also as a geriatric tonic.

Natural and richest known source of L-dopa. More readily bioavailable than synthetic L-dopa.

Mucuna is simply a legume that contains levodopa naturally.

Synthetic levodopa usually used in pharmaceutical preparations may be replaced in whole or in part by the levodopa contained in mucuna.

This natural levodopa is not combined with carbidopa (as in Sinemet).

Caution:
If combined with Sinemet there is a risk of overdose on levodopa.
It can still be taken with Sinemet under guidance of a quality Ayurvedic practitioner.

Should not be used inpseudo Parkinson’s or non idiopatic parkinsons. 

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, if taken by patients, must be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to the institution of Mucuna therapy.

As with levodopa, periodic evaluations of hepatic, haematopoietic, cardiovascular and renal functions are recommended during extended therapy with Mucuna.

Mucuna should be administered with caution in severe cardiovascular or pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, renal, hepatic, or endocrine disease and in presence of peptic ulcer or chronic narrow angle glaucoma.

SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects include nausea, anorexia, cardiac irregularities, orthostatic hypotension, weight gain, hot flushes, numerous dyskinesias and psychiatric symptoms such as agitations, hallucinations, delusions and nightmares. Side effects as encountered with synthetic L-dopa formulations have not been seen to the same severity with Zandopa.

Do not mix with milk.

Suggested Use:
1 spoon in half a cup of hot water. Stir and drink immediately 3-5x/day or prescribed.

General Disclaimer:
Warning: Keep out of reach of children.
Not intended for use by pregnant women.
Store in a cool, dry place.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

Our herbal formulations are extemporaneously compounded (customised) for each client. The ingredients used and their quantities will vary from client to client.

If you purchase this product using a different name than the client it is intended for, please add in the “order notes” the correct name of whom received the consultation.