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Kudzu Pueraria lobata

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Common Names
Kudzu ,
Botanical Name
Pueraria lobata
Family
FABACEAE or LEGUMINOSAE Pea Family
Kudzu Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Alcoholism/Drug Abuse *
Properties:
Parts Used: dried root
Constituents:ash, calcium, daidzein, daidzin, genistein (the same compound found in soy), riboflavin

Kudzu has shown some promising results in studies, although the mechanisms through which it works remain unclear. The plant shows an ability to both decreases the amount of alcohol a person drinks, and help prevent hangovers.

Kudzu increases circulation, an action that tends to reduce muscle pain and stiffness, and increases blood flow through the coronary arteries. One kudzu compound is a beta-blocker, which reduces a racing pulse induced by stress. It has traditionally been used for respiratory infections. Kudzu contains an estrogenlike compound that can binds to breast cancer cells, blocking estrogen that stimulates cancer cells to reproduce.

Traditional Chinese Medicine
tradional chinese medicine

In traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as gat-gun,ge gan, kudzu is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs. TCM uses kudzu in treating the symptoms of high blood pressure such as headache and dizziness (although kudzu has little or no effect on blood pressure itself). Kudzu powder is also taken internally on a regular basis to prevent recurrences of colds sores, shingles, and genital herpes. Mountain Rose Herbs (2008-06-24)

Side Effects:
None Noted
How to Use: Kudzu
Preparation Methods :Powder added to teas, extracts. Kudzu may be more effective if used in its natural state, such as in kudzu tea. 1492

remedyRemedies using : Kudzu Kudzu powder tea*


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referencesKudzu Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Kudzu for :Alcoholism
Alcoholism Research has shown the extracts of kudzu can curb the urge to consume alcohol and may strengthen the livers ability to fight off toxins. More research needs to be done to determine kudzu's ability to treat alcoholism, but it might be worth considering before resorting to mainstream medicines pharmaceutical alternatives, Antabuse and Revia....both drugs have violent side effects and may magnify liver problems.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Kudzu for :Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Kudzu contains an estrogenlike compound called daidzein. Daidzein binds to cells that ordinarily would be activated by estrogen, locking out estrogen from activator sites on breast cancer cells, but without stimulating the cancer cells to reproduce.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Kudzu for :Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse Kudzu may be more effective if used in its natural state, such as in kudzu tea. It is possible that persons of East Asian ancestry have the greatest response to kudzu as a treatment for alcohol abuse. In Eastern Asia, especially in Korea, as much as 80 percent of the population lacks the enzyme that processes acetaldehyde. Since alcohol tolerance is genetically lower among such persons, kudzu may have a more dramatic effect on them.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Kudzu for :Alcoholism
Alcoholism Research has shown the extracts of kudzu can curb the urge to consume alcohol and may strengthen the livers ability to fight off toxins. More research needs to be done to determine kudzu's ability to treat alcoholism, but it might be worth considering before resorting to mainstream medicines pharmaceutical alternatives, Antabuse and Revia....both drugs have violent side effects and may magnify liver problems.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Kudzu for :Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Kudzu contains an estrogenlike compound called daidzein. Daidzein binds to cells that ordinarily would be activated by estrogen, locking out estrogen from activator sites on breast cancer cells, but without stimulating the cancer cells to reproduce.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Kudzu for :Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse Kudzu may be more effective if used in its natural state, such as in kudzu tea. It is possible that persons of East Asian ancestry have the greatest response to kudzu as a treatment for alcohol abuse. In Eastern Asia, especially in Korea, as much as 80 percent of the population lacks the enzyme that processes acetaldehyde. Since alcohol tolerance is genetically lower among such persons, kudzu may have a more dramatic effect on them.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Plant Description


Kudzu has spread across millions of acres of the southwestern United States where it was imported from it's native Japan to protect against erosion. Kudzu is a climbing, woody or semi-woody, perennial vine, that seems to swallow everything it comes in contact with. Used mainly today as a starch thickener in prepared foods, recently it has been found to hold some very promising medicinal properties.

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