Velvet Bean Plant Summary
Main Preparation Method: capsules or standardize extract

Main Actions (in order):
anti-Parkinson's, androgenic, aphrodisiac, hypoglycemic, anabolic

Main Uses:

1. for Parkinson's disease (contains natural L-dopa)
2. for impotency and erectile dysfunction
3. as an aphrodisiac and to increase testosterone
4. as a muscle builder and anabolic/androgenic aid to stimulate growth hormone
5. as a weight loss aid

Properties/Actions Documented by Research:
anabolic, androgenic, analgesic (pain-reliever), anti-inflammatory, anti-Parkinson's, antispasmodic, antivenin, aphrodisiac, febrifuge (reduces fever), hormonal, hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol), hypoglycemic, immunomodulator, nervine (balances/calms nerves), neurasthenic (reduces nerve pain)

Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:
antilithic (prevents or eliminates kidney stones), antiparasitic, cough suppressant, blood cleanser, carminative (expels gas), central nervous system stimulant, diuretic, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), menstrual stimulant, uterine stimulant, vermifuge (expels worms)

Cautions: It contains L-dopa and has androgenic and hypoglycemic activity. See further cautions in next chapter.



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