Mucuna cochinchinensis vs Abutilon indicum

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mucuna cochinchinensis

Nervine

Nervine

Mucuna cochinchinensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Abutilon indicum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southeast Asian velvet bean used in Vietnamese and Chinese folk medicine for nerve conditions.

Pan-tropical herb; one of the ten roots (Dashamoola) in Ayurveda; used for nerve conditions and pain.

Active Compounds

L-DOPA, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins

mucilage, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, sterols

Traditional Uses

nerve weakness, tremors, joint pain

nerve pain, weakness, urinary conditions, joint pain, wounds

Modern Uses

dopaminergic tonic, anti-tremor, anti-inflammatory

nervine tonic, analgesic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Adult Dosage

5-10g seed powder 2x/day

3-5g dried herb tea 3x/day; 500mg powder 2x/day

Contraindications

psychiatric medications, MAOIs, pregnancy

pregnancy

Side Effects

nausea, drug interactions

GI upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E