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Is Mucuna Pruriens Seed Extract vegetarian?

Mucuna Pruriens Seed Extract

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Mucuna Pruriens Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Mucuna pruriens (Fabaceae), a tropical legume native to Africa and tropical Asia, also known as velvet bean or cowage.

Also known as Cowhage Seed Extract, Velvet Bean Seed Extract
INCI name Mucuna Pruriens Seed Extract
CAS number 90064-10-1
EC number 290-071-6
CosIng ID 85298
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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