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Mucuna Pruriens (aka velvet beans, werepe)
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English: Mucuna pruriens (aka Werepe in Yoruba ) is a member of the big family; Fabaceae. It is a lofty climber with pubescent stems. The flowers are deep purple to almost black. The fruit is densely clothed with rusty stinging hairs. Mucuna is called “pruriens” because of the intense itching produced by their contact. The orange “hairs” of flowers and pods of Mucuna pruriens contain chemicals (including serotonin) that, when they come in contact with the skin, cause intense irritation and itching and sometimes troublesome injury including allergies and severe swelling. The plant serves various Medicinal purposes it can be used to relieve pain, to stair up libido and increase sexual drive and increases potency of sperm. It is used to promote muscle growth, increase strength and has been proven to raise levels of testosterone. |
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