What is another word for mucuna?
Pronunciation: [mjuːkˈuːnə] (IPA) 
Mucuna is a genus of climbing plants that belongs to the legume family. Also known as velvet beans, cowitch, and buffalo beans, mucuna plants produce pods that contain seeds. These seeds are rich in L-Dopa, an amino acid used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. In traditional medicine, mucuna seeds have been used to treat various ailments, including anxiety, depression, and infertility. Mucuna plants have also been used as a natural fertilizer and soil amendment due to their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil. Other common synonyms for mucuna include Bengal velvet bean, Florida velvet bean, kappa, and mace.
