Mucuna pruriens is very potent in dealing with some human health problems, which include infertility in men. Mucuna Pruriens has a long history and has been traditionally used especially in the Ayurveda medical system to improve the male virility as it naturally enhances fertility for men.

Some of Mucuna Pruriens natural effects have been shown that this legume is very good to increases sperm count and sperm motility.

With the enhanced sperm number and motility, it would be more likely that the sperm will survive longer during sexual intercourse and ultimately reach the egg cell. This conclusion is based on several studies conducted both in humans and in animals.

A 2008 study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility demonstrated that treatment with Mucuna Pruriens significantly improved semen quality in infertile men.

Mucuna helped improve their dopamine, adrenaline, and non-adrenaline levels while improving sperm count and motility in infertile men.

Chronic exposure to psychological stress is believed to be responsible for several pathophysiological changes in a person’s neuroendocrine system, including sperm production.

Mucuna Pruriens seeds has been an effective treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in many patients. Especially for patient that suffer financial difficulty in getting treatment. Think of places like Africa, where Mucuna grows naturally, but financial means for medication are harder to get by.

In the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, the Mucuna Puriens seeds are used as powder extract. Mucuna Pruriens seeds are very rich in natural levodopa, and seem to be more effective and less toxic than the synthetic preparations in Sinemet, Madopar, or Stalevo, used as a medical treatment for Parkinsons.

Famous neurologists have patented methods of extraction for its advantages over the synthetic forms, Sinemet and Madopar. This natural levodopa is less toxic and has a faster and more lasting effect and can delay the need for pharmaceuticals and combination therapies.

Currently, there are many patients with Parkinson’s disease who take Mucuna Pruriens, But this should always be taken under medical supervision.

Here are some of the current studies done on Mucuna in relation to Parkinson's ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ). Some neurologist are very positive about the use of this natural remedy, however some believe we need further studies and therefor it is always advised to first check with your neurologist before starting a natural remedy.

In India, Mucuna has been the main healing herb for three thousand years. All parts of the plant are used in more than 200 indigenous medicinal preparations. 

Mucuna is recommended in Ayurveda to treat more than 200 diseases—as a vital tonic, an aphrodisiac, a remedy to reduce stress, a good diuretic, etc. and is also used against parasites, to control diabetes and lower cholesterol.

And, of course, it is a treatment for kampavata (the equivalent of Parkinson’s disease). Western science seems to confirm many of these effects now.

The seed of the plant is the most useful part of the plant. This is where the source of the potent extract comes from. Extract can also be sourced from the pods, hairs and roots of the plant as well.

Mucuna pruriens extract, according to studies also has an anti-snake venom effect. It helps neutralise the effect of snake venom in the body making it very suitable for outdoor enthusiasts like mountain climbers in the case of any emergency.

Of course, it is not a guarantee that it can completely cure snake bite, but it is giving individuals somehow a fighting chance towards preventing the effect of the venom until medical attention is reached.