Kudzu

🌱 What it is

Kudzu is a fast-growing vine whose root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and contains the plant compound puerarin.

📜 Where it comes from

Kudzu root has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, prescribed in classic formulas to ease muscle tension and support the body during fevers and, notably, to help with the effects of excessive drinking. Its compound puerarin drew modern scientific interest in the twentieth century for cardiovascular research. Kudzu is also well known in the West as a fast-spreading vine introduced to America in the late nineteenth century, long before its medicinal use became familiar outside Chinese medicine.

✨ Why it's good for you

• May support healthy blood pressure
• Rich in antioxidant plant compounds
• Long history of traditional use

🥄 How to use it

Take as an herbal capsuleDried, powdered herb packed into a swallowable shell for a measured dose. How to make a capsule →, tinctureA concentrated herbal extract made with alcohol. How to make a tincture →, or teaA warm drink made by steeping herbs in hot water. How to make a tea → preparation, following label directions.

How much: As directed on the product label.

Why it works: Puerarin, an antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More → compound in kudzu root, is studied for helping relax blood vessels and support healthy circulation.

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