Mucuna Pruriens Capsule

Popularly and quite aptly dubbed as 'the magic velvet bean', 'Kevanch' as termed in Hindi, is called 'Cowhage', 'Cowitch' in English, and holds the botanical nomenclature Mucuna Pruriens. It is clad by various names including 'Poonaikali Vidai' in Tamil, 'Naikorana' in Malayalam, 'Nasugunni' in Kannada, 'Duradagondi' in Telugu and 'Kavaskuili' in Marathi. Kaunch Beej seeds and their green enclosures display a rather impressive nutritional profile, encompassing all the essential macronutrients - carbohydrates, fibers, fats and proteins, along with noteworthy levels of key micronutrients - vitamins and minerals. In addition, kaunch beej contains considerable quantities of vitamins C and E, to boost immune, skin and hair health. The B complex vitamins - thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid, as well as calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorous, are also found in ample amounts in kaunch beej seeds.