{"id":17033,"date":"2026-07-04T13:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T11:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/butik\/uncategorized\/mucuna-pruriens\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T16:55:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T15:55:04","slug":"mucuna-pruriens-velvet-bean","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/shop\/botanicals\/mucuna-pruriens-velvet-bean\/","title":{"rendered":"Mucuna pruriens (Velvet Bean)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Mucuna pruriens<\/strong>, also known as <em>velvet bean<\/em>, is a climbing legume in the family Fabaceae (legumes). The plant occurs naturally in Africa and tropical parts of Asia, where it forms long vines with hanging pods covered in fine hairs. We offer it as a <strong>finely ground powder<\/strong> \u2013 carefully processed and therefore ready to use directly in your botanical projects.<\/p>\n<p>Velvet bean also has a long history in ethnobotanical contexts, which makes it a valued raw material for those who work with botanical collections, plant extracts, crafts or decoration. Every delivery maintains an even and reliable quality, because we work with traceable origin and genuine plant material.<\/p>\n<h2>Botanical description of Mucuna pruriens<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific name:<\/strong> Mucuna pruriens<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fabaceae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fabaceae<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Order:<\/strong> Fabales<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Climbing legume, vines up to 15 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leaves:<\/strong> Trifoliate and oval<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flowers:<\/strong> Purple to white<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruit:<\/strong> Pods with fine hairs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Part used:<\/strong> Seeds (powder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Natural chemical composition<\/h2>\n<p>The botanical raw material contains naturally occurring plant compounds such as L-DOPA (levodopa), alkaloids and flavonoids. These compounds have made the plant of interest in botanical analysis and plant chemistry.<\/p>\n<h2>Product information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Content:<\/strong> 100% Mucuna pruriens<\/li>\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Finely ground powder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Africa or Asia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/product-category\/botanicals\/\">Botanical raw material<\/a> for collectors and botanical purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This product is not intended for consumption.<\/p>\n<h2>Storing velvet bean<\/h2>\n<p>Store the powder in a dry, cool and dark place, protected from direct sunlight, to preserve its quality. Keep it out of the reach of children.<\/p>\n<h2>Quality control and testing<\/h2>\n<p>Every batch undergoes microbiological analysis (E. coli, salmonella, yeast, mould, enterobacteria), heavy metal testing and checks for purity and quality. The raw material is first handled and processed in the country of origin and then sent to independent laboratories for analysis. This way, we make sure you receive a botanical raw material of high and consistent quality \u2013 batch after batch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mucuna pruriens, also known as velvet bean, is a climbing legume in the family Fabaceae that grows naturally in Africa and tropical parts of Asia. The plant is recognised by its hanging pods covered in fine hairs and its purple flowers. The seeds contain naturally occurring plant compounds such as L-DOPA (levodopa), alkaloids and flavonoids and have long been the subject of botanical studies. 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