Levodopa
ISO, HACCP
HPLC
Tablet, Capsule
Food, Health Care Products, Medicine
Powder
Seed
White Powder
Recedar
Drum
CP; USP; EP
China
1302
Product Description
Mucuna Pruriens Extract L-dopa 98% Levodopa

Mucuna Pruriens Extract L-dopa 98%
Appearence:White Powder
PackageFoli Bag/ Fiber Drum
Delivery Time:3-5Working Days
Shelf Time:2 year
Specification:98%
Storage:Keep from moisture and heat strictly but in a cool and dry place
What is Mucuna Extract
Mucuna Pruriens also call dog claw bean, the seed of Stizolobium cochinchin ensis (Lour). Tang et Wang. Seed capsule is black or off-white. This species plant is abundantly grows in tropic and sub-tropic area in China, Guangxi also have widely growth. Its main effective ingredient is levodopa. Levodopa is mainly use in treatment of parkinsonism, liver stupor, fracture, neuralgia etc
Functions
Mucuna Pruriens also call dog claw bean, the seed of Stizolobium cochinchin ensis (Lour). Tang et Wang. Seed capsule is black or off-white. This species plant is abundantly grows in tropic and sub-tropic area in China, Guangxi also have widely growth. Its main effective ingredient is levodopa. Levodopa is mainly use in treatment of parkinsonism, liver stupor, fracture, neuralgia etc.
Mucuna pruriens, also known as Velvet Bean, contains the very powerful neurotransmitter precursor L-Dopa. L-Dopa is precursor of the neurotransmitter Dopamine, an important brain chemical involved in mood, sexuality, and movement.
Mucuna pruriens Bak., Leguminosae, is one of the popular medicinals of China and India. and is constituent of more than 200 indigenous drug formulations It is widespread over most of the subcontinent and is found in bushes and hedges and dry-deciduous,low forests throughout the plains of India. All parts of Mucuna posses valuable medicinal properties and there is a heavy demand of Mucuna in Indian drug markets. After the discovery that Mucuna seeds contain L-dopa, an anti-parkinson disease drug, its demand in international market has increased many fold and demand has motivated Indian farmers to start commercial cultivation.
Application
1. Levodopa can be applied in health supplement.
2. Levodopa can be applied in functional food additive.
3. Levodopa can be applied in cosmetics and personal care products.
4.Levodopa can be applied in hair coloring .










Mucuna Pruriens Extract L-dopa 98%
Appearence:White Powder
PackageFoli Bag/ Fiber Drum
Delivery Time:3-5Working Days
Shelf Time:2 year
Specification:98%
Storage:Keep from moisture and heat strictly but in a cool and dry place
What is Mucuna Extract
Mucuna Pruriens also call dog claw bean, the seed of Stizolobium cochinchin ensis (Lour). Tang et Wang. Seed capsule is black or off-white. This species plant is abundantly grows in tropic and sub-tropic area in China, Guangxi also have widely growth. Its main effective ingredient is levodopa. Levodopa is mainly use in treatment of parkinsonism, liver stupor, fracture, neuralgia etc
Functions
Mucuna Pruriens also call dog claw bean, the seed of Stizolobium cochinchin ensis (Lour). Tang et Wang. Seed capsule is black or off-white. This species plant is abundantly grows in tropic and sub-tropic area in China, Guangxi also have widely growth. Its main effective ingredient is levodopa. Levodopa is mainly use in treatment of parkinsonism, liver stupor, fracture, neuralgia etc.
Mucuna pruriens, also known as Velvet Bean, contains the very powerful neurotransmitter precursor L-Dopa. L-Dopa is precursor of the neurotransmitter Dopamine, an important brain chemical involved in mood, sexuality, and movement.
Mucuna pruriens Bak., Leguminosae, is one of the popular medicinals of China and India. and is constituent of more than 200 indigenous drug formulations It is widespread over most of the subcontinent and is found in bushes and hedges and dry-deciduous,low forests throughout the plains of India. All parts of Mucuna posses valuable medicinal properties and there is a heavy demand of Mucuna in Indian drug markets. After the discovery that Mucuna seeds contain L-dopa, an anti-parkinson disease drug, its demand in international market has increased many fold and demand has motivated Indian farmers to start commercial cultivation.
Application
1. Levodopa can be applied in health supplement.
2. Levodopa can be applied in functional food additive.
3. Levodopa can be applied in cosmetics and personal care products.
4.Levodopa can be applied in hair coloring .
Package | carton drum with two plastic bags inside |
Net weight | 25KG/Drum |
Storage | Sealed in cool and dry place to avoid moisture and light |
Shelf life | 2 years when properly stored |
Lead time | 1~3 days after confirmation |



Item | Specification | |
Levodopa | 98% | |
Organoleptic | ||
Appearance | Fine Powder | |
Color | White to off-white | |
Odor | Characteristic | |
Taste | Characteristic | |
Method of Extraction | Soak and Extraction | |
Extraction Solvents | Ethanol & Water | |
Excipient | None | |
Physical Characteristics | ||
Particle Size | NLT 100%Through 80 mesh | |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.00% | |
Ash content | ≤5.00% | |
Bulk Density | 40-60g/100ml | |
Heavy metals | ||
Residual Solvent Ethanol | <5000ppm | |
Irradiation detection | Not irradiated(PPSL<700) | |
Allergen detection | Non ETO Treated | |
Heavy metals(as Pb) | USP standards(<10ppm) | |
Arsenic (As) | ≤3ppm | |
Lead (Pb) | ≤3ppm | |
Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1ppm | |
Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.1ppm | |
Pesticide Residue | Non-detected | |
Microbiological Tests | ||
Total Plate Count | NMT1000cfu/g | |
Total Yeast & Mold | NMT100cfu/g | |
E.Coli | Negative | |
Salmonella | Negative |





