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Brief Background:
 | Kudzu originated in
China and was brought to the United States from Japan in the late 1800s. It is distributed throughout much of the eastern
United States and is most common in the southern part of the continent. | | Kudzu has been traditionally
used in China to treat alcoholism, diabetes, gastroenteritis, and deafness. | | Evidence suggests kudzu may improve
signs and symptoms of unstable angina, improve insulin resistance, and have a positive effect on cognitive function in postmenopausal
women. |
Expert Opinion and Folkloric Precedent:
| Chinese healers have
used kudzu to treat high blood pressure and chest pain and to minimize alcohol cravings. Research indicates that puerarin
may increase blood flow to the heart and brain which helps explain certain traditional uses. | | There are several species of
pueraria throughout the world. Pueraria lobata is used for menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, coronary heart disease,
and some hormone-dependent cancers. Pueraria flower is a traditional herbal medicine that has long been used as a treatment
for colds, diabetes, and hangovers. |
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