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Mucuna Pruriens Treatment Report
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What is Mucuna Pruriens? Mucuna pruriens is a tropical legume known by a multitude of common names. The seeds contain high concentrations of levodopa, a direct precursor of the neurotransmitter dopamine. It has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic Indian medicine for diseases including Parkinson's Disease.
Reasons Taken
7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Mucuna Pruriens.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat Parkinson's | 5 | 71% |
| Other | 2 | 28% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Mucuna Pruriens.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Mucuna Pruriens or how long patients were taking Mucuna Pruriens before stopping.
Currently taking Mucuna Pruriens
Stopped taking Mucuna Pruriens
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Not indicated | 1 | 100% |  |