Vitacost - Dosha Elements Black Mucuna Pruriens Powder - Non-GMO -- 16 Ounce (454 Gram) (Packaging May Vary)

Description

NEW! Vitacost Dosha Elements -- Ancient wisdom. Holistic health. All-natural & pure Mucuna pruriens powderGround from black Mucuna pruriens seedsA traditional Ayurvedic herb for vitality, resilience & moreConsidered sweet, bitter & warming Ideal for balancing vata and pitta doshasNo additives or preservatives Touching the prickly seed pods of the tropical Mucuna pruriens plant will send you scurrying with a wicked itch. But when the precious gem inside these protective coveringsalso known as velvet beansare plucked and processed, they make a protein-rich addition to the diet, a tasty coffee substitute or a natural health remedy with use dating back 2,000 years in traditional Ayurvedic practice. Sometimes referred to as cowhage, cowitch or monkey tamarind, Mucuna pruriens is technically a legume that grows throughout India and is widespread in tropical and subtropical areas around the world. In Ayurveda, the bean-like seeds are used for a wide range of purposes, from snakebite protection to livening libido. How to enjoy it: Add to 1 teaspoon of Black Mucuna Pruriens Powder to water, milk, juice, smoothies or yogurt. Its earthy, caramel-like flavor blends particularly well with chocolate. Vitacost Dosha Elements An Ayurvedic approach to wellness The ancient, Eastern practice of Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health, garnering the powers of nature to promote energy and peace within the body, mind and soul. Dosha Elements was developed by an Ayurvedic practitioner, blending together time-tested herbs and plants to offer balance and wellbeing to the modern health seeker. About VitacostVitacost nutritional products are manufactured to high standards of quality, efficacy and safety. Each Vitacost product meets or exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDAs Code of Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).