Ayurvedic
Kapikachhu
Also called: mucuna pruriens, velvet bean, kaunch
A bean naturally high in L-dopa.
- Why people take it
- Parkinson's, fertility, mood.
- What the evidence says
- Contains L-dopa, which treats Parkinson's, but doses are uncontrolled.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 500 mg to 1 g of seed extract a day; it naturally contains levodopa.
- Be careful
- Can interact with Parkinson's, blood pressure and psychiatric medicines. Use only with a doctor.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Do not combine with levodopa or MAOIs; affects antipsychotics and blood pressure medicines.
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Common questions
What is Kapikachhu?
A bean naturally high in L-dopa.
Why do people take Kapikachhu?
Parkinson's, fertility, mood.
Does Kapikachhu work?
Contains L-dopa, which treats Parkinson's, but doses are uncontrolled.
How much Kapikachhu do people take?
Usually 500 mg to 1 g of seed extract a day; it naturally contains levodopa.
Is Kapikachhu safe?
Can interact with Parkinson's, blood pressure and psychiatric medicines. Use only with a doctor.
Does Kapikachhu interact with medicines?
Do not combine with levodopa or MAOIs; affects antipsychotics and blood pressure medicines.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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