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Velvet Bean (Mucuna Pruriens)

Velvet Bean (Mucuna Pruriens)

Product size 50 g

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Overview: Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical climbing plant known for its velvety pods and large seeds. The plant belongs to the legume family and has a long history as part of traditional plant knowledge, particularly in India, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. Indian Spirit Velvet Bean contains whole Mucuna pruriens beans for ethnobotanical purposes.

Ethnobotanical Background: For centuries, Mucuna pruriens has been part of Ayurvedic herbal tradition and the traditional plant knowledge of many tropical regions. The plant is widely known as one of the most significant ethnobotanical species, and it currently attracts the interest of enthusiasts particularly keen on botany, cultural history, and plant diversity.

Plant Material: The product contains whole Velvet Bean (Mucuna pruriens) beans. The whole seeds are excellently suited for ethnobotanical collections, plant identification, educational use, and comparison of plant materials. The natural form and structure of the beans preserve the characteristic features of the plant.

Appearance and Characteristics: Velvet Bean seeds are large, hard-shelled, and naturally vary in shades of brown. Their smooth surface and distinctive shape make them easily recognizable and a striking part of an ethnobotanical plant collection.

Disclaimer: We sell the ethnobotanical herbs we offer for research purposes. We do not recommend their use as food, and the products are not sold for food consumption. This product description is informative and contains no health or medicinal claims. The use of the product is subject to Finnish legislation, and the user is solely responsible for the legality of the product's use.

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