Mucuna Pruriens is an exceptional plant traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of ailments, including protection against snake venom poisoning, anti-microbial activity and as a nervine tonic to positively promote mental health. The plant has an important antioxidant action that works along with L-dopa to induce its proven anti-parkinsonism properties. Levodopa, or L-dopa is a bioactive chemical precursor to several neurotransmitters, including adrenaline, noradrenaline, and dopamine. Research suggests M. Pruriens protects the brain by helping to maintain cognitive and neural functions, even stimulating neural activity. Additional research shows that M. Pruriens promotes sperm quality and count in men who have stress related fertility issues.