Kaunch Beej, commonly known in English as velvet beans, monkey tamarind etc. is a drug with tremendous medicinal properties.
In Asia and Africa, velvet beans are a seasonal plant that grows mostly in hot and humid conditions. Because the seed cycle is one year, cultivation and yields become quite simple.Conch seed plant has a vine like appearance, which can reach a height of 50 feet with support.These seeds come from a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family of plants, and they can be used in medicine.Worldwide, there are many varieties of velvet beans, but the two most common are white velvet beans and black velvet beans
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Kaunch Seed Scientific Name – Mucuna Pruriens
Type of Plant – Climbing Vine
Annual/Biannual/Perennial – Annual
Native regions – Tropical and humid areas of asia and africa
Climate required – Warm and humid, tropical
Cultivation – Yes
Main medicinal usage – Male infertility due to poor spermatogenesis and bad health of sperms, enhances libido, female reproductive health, role in controlling prolactin, the hormone that is involved in lactation. Antioxidant. A protein rich diet.
Main chemical composition – Proteins, Fibers, L-dopa, Minerals, Lipids and Vitamins
Common regional names of Kaunch Beej
monkey tamarind, cowhage, velvet bean, Bengal velvet bean, Florida velvet bean, Mauritius velvet bean, Yokohama velvet bean, cowage, cowitch, lacuna bean, and Lyon bean
An overview of Kaunch Beej’s medicinal properties
There have been many uses for Kaunch seed in different medical sciences to increase sexual potency. Even now, different companies are using this extract in Ayurvedic and Unani medicines to fix male weakness. As well as this, conch seed is used to treat a condition of the brain known as Parkinson’s. Conch seeds are used as a hormone regulator for the production of milk in females, thus effectively controlling the secretion of prolactin.
A Comprehensive Look at Kaunch Beej’s Benefits
A good source of Protein
The cowhage or seed conch, which is also known as Mucuna pruriens, is an excellent source of protein, containing 26 to 30%. In addition, the protein in the product is high quality, and contains amino acids essential to muscle building such as leucine, isoleucine, valine, and arginine. Hence, it can be assumed that Konch Beej is very beneficial for gym class participants, or to those who do heavy physical work.
On the whole, Konch Beej is a great food for body development.
Velvet Beans in Erectile Dysfunction
The velvet bean is not very effective in increasing tension in the penis. However, since it is an aphrodisiac, it increases tension in the penis by increasing interest in sexual activity.
Conch beej helps gain erection when libido is high. However, if impotence is a problem, then Konch beej cannot be considered so much effective medicine and there need to be add another herbs that works to increase testosterone level in blood, or can inhibit PDE5 enzyme which interferes in erection mechanism.
Velvet Beans in Spermatogenesis and semen health
Kaunch seed promotes spermatogenesis, increases the motility of sperms, thickens the semen, and helps in the production of more semen. This is why conch seed is used in medicines for treating infertility among men.
Velvet Beans in Premature Ejaculation
Since velvet beans increase sexual desire and thicken semen, they can aid in lengthening the time of intercourse. However, you may not be able to reap much benefit from them in premature ejaculation.
Velvet beans in Spermatorrhoea
This herb increases semen production, thickens the semen, removes weakness and provides strength to the muscles, so it is beneficial for Dhaat or Spermatorrhoea.
Velvet beans role in Parkinson Disorder
Velvet Beans are found mildly effective in a serious brain related disorder, parkinson disease, which is still incurable. Studies suggest that consuming velvet beans seed extract may relieve Parkinson’s symptoms. Note that parkinson disorder is a nervous system disorder which happens due to long term consumption of drugs, chronic kidney disease or due to age related brain damage.
In the medical condition, the neurons that produce dopamine, a kind of neurotransmitter, start decreasing drastically. Lack of the aforementioned neurotransmitter leads to extreme tremors in the body, incoherent body actions, body imbalance and lack of movement.
Kaunch beej contains L-dopa, which is converted to dopamine after its metabolism in the human body. This way velvet beans may help recover reduced dopamine levels in the brain.
Kaunch Beej Benefits for Women
Women can get relief from some menstrual problems like bloating and gas by using conch seed.
Pregnancy and lactation
There are several nutrients present in conch beej that can be beneficial for pregnant women and nursing mothers, including iron, calcium, and omega-3 compounds.
May help improve libido in women
The benefits of velvet beans are not only evident for men, but also for women. It increases the desire for sex in women, and promotes the proper function of their reproductive system.
Other health Benefits of Velvet Beans / Kaunch Beej
- Antioxidant – Improves overall metabolism, kills free radicals and decreases ageing rate
- Adaptogen – Reduces stress, increases endurance and relieves from stress
- Kills cancer cells
- May improve digestion
- Improves overall immune function
Recommended daily dosage/how to use
Powdered Kaunch seeds are generally used for medical purposes. First raw seeds are separated from pods, and then got dried thoroughly. After that, it is ground into a fine powder.
Caution – If you are using raw kaunch seed, first confirms that it must not contain pod particles. Velvet beans’ pod have coating that can cause allergy on skin and other kind of allergies if intakes orally.
Standard daily dose of Mucuna Pruriens or Velvet Beans in grams
Powder – 3 to 5 grams daily (note that you must not have any specific serious medical condition related to vital organs like the heart, kidney, liver etc.)
Capsule – 2 capsules twice daily (assuming a capsule weighs 500mg)
Possible Side Effects of Kaunch Beej
Conch seed contains high levels of protein, so people with kidney and liver problems should not consume it. Since conch seed interferes with milk production, use it only after consulting your doctor.