Kapikachhu: From Folk Medicine to Modern Medicine

Daily Health Tips Newsletter June 22, 2012 Know someone who'd enjoy this health tip? Forward this to a Friend!   YOU MIGHT LIKE Diabetes: The Echo Effect A Closer Look at Distilled Water Healthiest Cooking Oil Chart Whooping Cough Outbreak in Washington State Daily Natural Health Recommendations CONNECT WITH US  HEALTH PODCAST The Effects of Chocolate Listen to today's featured health podcast for more information about the impact of chocolate on mood. (17:51) Did you receive this email from a friend? Subscribe here to get your own copy! Want more natural health news and tips? Get our bi-weekly special report, direct from Jon Barron! Subscribe here and get two free books! Here is today's Daily Health Tip you requested!  If you'd like to forward this email, unsubscribe, or manage your subscription, click here. Today's Daily Health Tip Kapikachhu: From Folk Medicine to Modern Medicine by Jennifer Good    Every week we take some time to look at natural ingredients that may help contribute to your overall health. This week we look an ingredient that has been used since ancient times, Kapikachhu (Mucuna pruriens).  Kapikachhu is a tropical legume also known as velvet bean, cowitch and cowhage.1 It is a constituent of more than 200 indigenous drug formulations.2 Although heralded as an aphrodisiac in Ayurvedic medicine, Kapikachhu offers a wide range of benefits that include: Increases libido. Increases sperm count in men and ovulation in women. Acts as a restorative nutrient for the nervous system. Increases blood circulation to the genitals. Decreases symptoms of stress and anxiety. Calms nerves. Reduces inflammation. Strengthens and tones the sexual glands. Increases stamina. Releases bound up testosterone, increasing level of bio-available testosterone. Reduces fat and improves muscle tone. (By supporting healthy testosterone levels, Kapikachhu supports anabolic metabolism, increasing your tendency to burn fat and to build muscle.) Plus, Kapikachhu offers a natural way to replenish your supply of L-dopa, the precursor to dopamine. Dopamine is often associated with pleasure yet it plays a critical role in muscle control. Full-blown dopamine deficiency is known as Parkinson's disease. And that's not all, research shows Mucuna extract is beneficial for reducing cholesterol, lowering blood sugar levels, and enhancing mental alertness--all without stimulating the central nervous system. For information on hormone balancing, click here. Liked this health tip? Pass it along to someone else who might enjoy it as well! Forward this email to a Friend! Find more great topics on natural health @ JonBarron.org! Health Topics | Detox Program | Health Articles | Programs | Podcasts Resources: (1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucuna_pruriens (2) http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/cropfactsheets/mucuna.html   Copyright © 2002-2012 The Baseline of Health Foundation - All rights reserved. - Contact Us The Baseline of Health Foundation - 19360 Rinaldi St. Suite 370 Porter Ranch, CA 91326

 

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