1 LB Raw Mucuna pruriens, Velvet Bean

This is a landrace of white and mottled Velvet Beans, Mucuna pruriens. These are sold unroasted, raw, and are meant to be processed yourself. Typically, they are roasted at 350 for about 20-25 minutes, or until brown on the inside of the seed, then ground into a powder to add to smoothies or brew as a tea. The tea flavor is malty and medicinal. Health benefits may be experienced primarily from the presence of L-dopa in the seeds. Other sources say they are a general adaptogen. I am not a health professional and none of these claims are strictly mine. Use at your own discretion and risk.