**4. Conclusion**

*Mucuna* is a medicinally and biochemically valuable plant used from ancient days, having a large market value due to the presence of a large number of bioactive compounds. The content of phytochemical compounds and other bioactive agents present in *Mucuna* fluctuates from species to species*.* l-Dopa is a chiefly present amino acid found abundantly in *Mucuna* plant, which is used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It also contains a great amount of phenolics, flavonoids and antioxidants, which play a role in releasing oxidative stress. It also acts as a protein-rich diet. Due to all these properties, *Mucuna* has several applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries thereby uplifting the demand of *Mucuna* in day to day life.
