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Mucuna Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Mucuna Extract against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

Mucuna Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for parkinson's disease symptoms, male fertility and libido, mood and stress support.Based on those ingredients, 193 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Mucuna pruriens seed extract powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Mucuna Extract by Herbadiet

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Mucuna pruriens seed extract powder. Mucuna is a plant that naturally contains levodopa (L-dopa), a compound your body uses to make dopamine, the neurotransmitter involved in movement and mood.

Because levodopa is an active drug-like substance, this extract functions more like a medication than a typical herbal supplement and requires careful use. There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: natural aphrodisiac and sexual desire support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Sexual desire, erectile function, libido, sexual performance.
  • The closest evidence on file: Cowhage is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sexual desire (Natural Medicines).

The evidence isn't established in our data for any of the conditions this product is marketed toward — anxiety, erythema (skin redness), high prolactin levels, muscle pain, Parkinson's disease, or rheumatoid arthritis all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means the research isn't solid enough for us to confirm whether it does.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Cowhage

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Oral adverse effects from Mucuna are generally rare, but they do occur: diarrhea, flatulence, dry mouth, and mucosal irritation are most common. In clinical studies using higher doses (22.5–67.5 grams daily split into multiple doses), some people experienced nausea, abdominal swelling, vomiting, headaches, and insomnia (about 3% of participants).

A full safety evaluation hasn't been completed. Because it contains levodopa with dopamine effects, the safety data advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Levodopa can lower prolactin levels and reduce milk supply, which is a concern if you're nursing. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use — this product requires professional guidance regardless.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Cowhage

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Cowhage.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications; Parkinson's medications.
  • For scale: 193 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist if you take monoamine oxidase inhibitors (Major risk), methyldopa (Major risk), or levodopa (Major risk). Also flag antidiabetes medications, antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, certain anesthetics, or guanethidine — all carry Moderate interactions.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Mucuna Extract is a potent herbal product, not a mild supplement — it contains levodopa, an active pharmaceutical compound. If you have Parkinson's disease, take an MAOI or other blood pressure medication, diabetes medication, or antipsychotic, this product isn't for you without talking to your pharmacist first.

Even if you're generally healthy, check your medications before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Mucuna Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Net contents 0 Not Present
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 25, 2021
DSLD ID 244394
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Mucuna Extract by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
200 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
400 mg
IngredientAmount% DV
Mucuna pruriens seed extract powder200 mg--

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Natural aphrodisiac

V vegan

Ethically sourced Scientifically tested Premium grade ingredients

Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast

Formula

Standardized extract powder derived from Mucuna pruriens seeds

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 400 mg daily, or as directed by physician.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

Batch No. ARK-P19

Storage

Store in a dry, cool & dark.

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Mucuna Extract by Herbadiet label

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Mucuna Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Mucuna Extract by Herbadiet

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size200 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.

Mucuna pruriens seed extract powder

Interacts with
193 drugs
200 mg per serving Form: L-Dopa

Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied...

Mucuna pruriens seed extract powder monograph & interactions
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Mucuna Extract by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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193Drugs
17 Major 176 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Mucuna pruriens seed extract powder 193

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Mucuna Extract interact with 193 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Mucuna Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Mucuna pruriens seed extract powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Mucuna Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Mucuna pruriens seed extract powder8 drug types · 193 drugs

Levodopa

Concomitant use can increase the risk of levodopa-related adverse effects.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Some cowhage products have been standardized to contain 75-400 mg of levodopa per dose.

Likelihood Likely Evidence D
Methyldopa (Aldomet)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and methyldopa might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with methyldopa might cause additive hypotension. In addition, methyldopa may inhibit peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa and increase levodopa levels in the central nervous system; avoid using.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and non-selective MAOIs might increase the risk of hypertensive crisis.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with non-selective MAOIs might cause hypertensive crisis. However, this interaction has not been reported with MAO-B selective inhibitors such as selegiline.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anesthesia

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and anesthesia might increase the risk of arrhythmias.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthesia has led to arrhythmias. Other anesthetics have not been implicated. Use other anesthetics in patients taking cowhage or tell patients to stop taking cowhage at least 2 weeks before surgery.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research shows that cowhage might have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antipsychotic Drugs

Theoretically, use of cowhage might decrease the clinical effects of antipsychotic drugs.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa might counteract the antidopaminergic effects of antipsychotic medications.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Guanethidine (Ismelin)

Theoretically, concomitant use of cowhage and guanethidine might increase the risk of hypotension.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of levodopa with guanethidine might cause additive hypotension; avoid using.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tcas)

Theoretically, use of TCAs might reduce the levels and clinical effects of cowhage.
Cowhage contains levodopa. Use of TCAs might reduce the absorption of levodopa. Some case reports describe patients that developed hypertension and dyskinesia when taking both levodopa and TCAs.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Mucuna Extract, from the product label.

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
Street Address
11, Sector - 14
City
Rohtak
State
Haryana
ZipCode
124001
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
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Mucuna Extract by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Mucuna Extract by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Mucuna Extract has a known interaction with 193 medications, including 17 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Mucuna Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is levodopa, and why does it matter that this product contains it?
Levodopa (L-dopa) is a chemical your body converts into dopamine, a key brain messenger. It's an active drug-like compound, not just an herbal ingredient — which is why this product behaves more like medication than a supplement and can interact with many drugs. Some Mucuna products contain 75–400 mg of levodopa per dose.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against Mucuna during pregnancy because of levodopa's dopamine effects and insufficient safety information. While breastfeeding, levodopa can lower prolactin and reduce milk supply, so it should be avoided. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What side effects might I experience?
Most common are diarrhea, flatulence, dry mouth, and mouth irritation. In higher-dose studies, some people had nausea, abdominal swelling, vomiting, headaches, and insomnia (about 3% of participants taking 22.5–67.5 grams daily). A complete safety study hasn't been done.
Does this actually help with Parkinson's disease or anxiety?
The evidence isn't established in our data for Parkinson's disease, anxiety, or any of the other conditions it's marketed for. That doesn't prove it doesn't work, but it means solid research backing its use isn't available yet.
Why is this product so different from other herbal supplements?
Because it contains levodopa, an active pharmaceutical compound, it acts like medication rather than a mild supplement. That's why it interacts with so many drugs and needs professional guidance — it's not something to take casually.

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The Full Monographs Behind Mucuna Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Cowhage

Interacts with 193 drugs

Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens) is a tropical legume best known as a natural source of L-dopa, the compound the body turns into dopamine. It is most studied for Parkinson's disease symptoms and ma...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Mucuna Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Cowhage 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Anon. Epidemiological notes and reports: Mucuna pruriens-associated pruritus--New Jersey. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1985;34:732-3.
  4. HP-200 in Parkinson's Disease study group. An alternative medicine treatment for Parkinson's disease: Results of a multicenter clinical trial. J Alt Comp Med 1995;1:249-55. DOI
  5. Infante ME, Perez AM, Simao MR, et al. Outbreak of acute toxic psychosis attributed to Mucuna pruriens. Lancet 1990;336:1129. PubMed
  6. Vaidya AB, Rajagopalan TG, Mankodi NA, et al. Treatment of Parkinson's disease with the cowhage plant-Mucuna pruriens Bak. Neurol India 1978;26:171-6.
  7. Vadivel V, Janardhanan K. Nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of velvet bean: an under-utilized food legume in south India. Int J Food Sci Nutr 2000;51:279-87. PubMed
  8. Akhtar MS, Qureshi AQ, Iqbal J. Antidiabetic evaluation of Mucuna pruriens, Linn seeds. J Pak Med Assoc 1990;40:147-50.
  9. Prakash, D., Niranjan, A., and Tewari, S. K. Some nutritional properties of the seeds of three Mucuna species. Int.J.Food Sci.Nutr. 2001;52(1):79-82.
  10. Vadivel, V. and Janardhanan, K. Nutritional and antinutritional characteristics of seven South Indian wild legumes. Plant Foods Hum.Nutr 2005;60(2):69-75. PubMed
  11. Creapure (Creatine Monohydrate). Toxicological Datasheet. Degussa BioActives. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/ohrms/DOCKETS/.../95s-0316-rpt0154-54-Ref-50-vol112.pdf.
  12. Pulikkalpura H, Kurup R, Mathew PJ, Baby S. Levodopa in Mucuna pruriens and its degradation. Sci Rep 2015;5:11078. PubMed

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