Mucuna pruriens utilis is a plant commonly used in traditional medicine for various purposes. This plant is known by many different names around the world, depending on the language and cultural context. Some common synonyms for mucuna pruriens utilis include velvet bean, cowhage, kapikachhu, and atmagupta. Velvet bean is perhaps the most commonly used synonym, as it refers to the plant's characteristic velvety texture and appearance. Meanwhile, cowhage is a term that originates from traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India. Kapikachhu and atmagupta are other names used in the Ayurvedic tradition, with the former being derived from the Sanskrit language and the latter meaning "hidden soul" in Hindi.