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| Product Name | Kudzu Extract |
| Botanical Name | Puerarin lobate or Pueraria mirifica |
| Part Used | Root |
| Appearance | Brownish Yellowor Brownish Gray powder |
| Specification | 4:1 10:1 Straight Powder Isoflavones 10-60% Puerarin 10-90% |
| Storage Period | 24 Months |
| Package | 1kg/bag 25kg/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
| Description Kudzu is a large, fast growing, leguminous, aggressive, trifoliate-leaved, semi-woody, climbing, coiling, and trailing deciduous perennial vines with extensive root system. In optimum conditions, it is found growing up to a foot per day and to 100 feet in a single growing season. The plant is found growing in Riparian habitats, forest edges, woodland, thickets, thin woods, moist forests, watercourses, roadsides, waste areas, disturbed sites, right-of-ways, old fields, rail embankments, abandoned pastures, banks of inland water bodies, fencerows, open pastures, hedges, river sides and swamps. The plant succeeds in most well-drained soils in a sunny position, though it does not make good growth on very light poor sand or on poorly drained heavy clay. It grows best on well-drained loam soil of good fertility. Plants cannot stand waterlogging on any soil. Roots Kudzu roots typically reach a soil depth of 1-3 m (3-9 ft.) with high starch and water contents and are capable of storing large amounts of carbohydrates. Roots are tuberous, up to two meters long and 18 to 45 centimeters wide that can weigh as much as 180 kilograms on old plants. The vines spread by rhizomes and by stems that root at the nodes. When left unchecked, particularly in warm winter climates, vines can cover shrubs and tree canopies, choking out and killing entire plant communities. Vines have also been known to collapse buildings and bring down utility poles. The voracious nature of this vine has given rise to a number of tongue-in-cheek common names such as "the vine that ate the South". Stem Stems are succulent and yellow green with dense, erect golden hairs and upward-matted silver hairs, aging to ropelike and light gray barked. Young stems are hairy, becoming smooth, brown. Older stems are up to 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter frequent unswollen nodes root when on the ground to form new plants when interconnecting vines die, eventually growing large with age to form root crowns 1 to 10 inches (2.5 to 25 cm) wide. Mature bark eventually rough, rigid, and usually dark brown. Leaves The very large alternately arranged leaves are compound with three leaflets (i.e. they are trifoliate) and borne on stalks (i.e. petioles) 8-13 cm long with long hairs, swollen bases, and deciduous stipules. Tips are pointed. Margins are thin membranous and fine golden hairy. At the base of each leaf stalk there is a pair of small leafy structures (i.e. stipules) 8-16 mm long. Each of the large leaflets is 7-20 cm long and 5-13 cm wide and may be un-lobed or slightly lobed and usually has pointed tips (i.e. acuminate apices). The uppermost (i.e. terminal) leaflet is usually slightly larger and three-lobed, while the two side (i.e. lateral) leaflets usually have two lobes. Some or all of these leaves may be shed during cooler and/or drier conditions (i.e. it is deciduous). Both sides of the leaflets are sparsely hairy (i.e. pubescent). The upper surfaces are light green while the undersides are grayish-green. Leaves have the ability to reorient rapidly in relation to the sun to optimize photosynthesis and decrease temperature and water loss Flowers The pea-shaped flowers are produced during summer and are borne in elongated clusters (15-40 cm long) in the upper leaf forks (i.e. in axillary racemes). These clusters contain up to 90 purple, blue, pink or violet-coloured flowers (12-20 mm long). The flowers have five sepals 6-12 mm long that are fused together at the base, and five petals. The uppermost petal (i.e. standard) is larger than the two side petals (i.e. wings) and has a yellow spot near its base. The two lower petals are fused together and folded (i.e. into a keel). The flowers also have ten stamens, nine of which are fused together with the other being separate from the rest, and an ovary topped with a style and stigma. Flowering normally takes place in between August-September. Flowers are produced on plants exposed to direct sunlight and pollination is by insects. Flowers and fruits are produced only on vertically twining and hanging vines. Fruits Fertile flowers are followed by elongated and flattened pod 5-12 cm long and about 12 mm wide that are relatively flat and bulging above the seeds. Fruits are initially green turning to tan with stiff golden-brown hairs as they mature. Fruits are hairy and mature in early fall becoming dry and tan to split on one or both sides to release three to 10 seeds or detach intact. The pods produce only a few viable seeds in each pod cluster. The compressed kidney-shaped seeds are nearly round and about three to four millimeters long. Seeds are dispersed by wind, animals, and water. Health Benefits Kudzu root consists of more than 70 plant compounds, some of which may be responsible for the root's potential health benefits. Listed below are some of the well-known health benefits of using Kudzu root 1. Reduce alcohol dependence Several researches suggest kudzu root may help treat alcohol use disorder or alcohol dependence. The participants of one research reported their desire for and consumption of alcohol for the duration of the study. Researchers found that the kudzu extract had no effect on alcohol cravings, but it reduced the number of weekly alcoholic drinks by 34-57%. Additionally, the men who took kudzu had fewer heavy drinking days per week and had considerably more consecutive days with no alcohol consumption. Research found that people who took puerarin, an isoflavone extract from the kudzu plant, prior to drinking took longer to consume alcoholic beverages. It's important to note that these studies used kudzu extract, which may have contained other parts of the kudzu plant besides the root. Therefore, scientists need to do more research in this area on the effects of kudzu root specifically. (1), (2), (3), (4) 2. Help treat liver damage Kudzu root is rich in antioxidants, compounds that protect cells from oxidative stress that can lead to disease. The isoflavone puerarin is the most abundant antioxidant compound in the kudzu vine. Research found that kudzu vine extract was extremely beneficial in treating alcohol-induced liver damage by scavenging harmful free radicals and boosting the natural antioxidant system. (5) 3. Alleviate menopausal symptoms Menopausal and peri-menopausal symptoms, such as night sweats and hot flashes, may be relieved by the use of Kudzu root extract. Research indicates that taking the extract by mouth can reduce hot flashes throughout the day. And relieve vaginal dryness associated with menopause. There is also some indication that Kudzu root extract may improve the cognitive abilities of menopausal women. Thus preventing the dreaded change brain. This is thought to be due to the increased blood flow as a result of Kudzu extract consumption. The extra blood helps to keep the vaginal walls lubricated. And it increases the body's ability to cool itself during hot flashes.(6), (7), (8), (9), (10) 4. Anti-inflammatory for Joint Pain For those who suffer from joint pain, the anti-inflammatory properties of the chemical Daidzein found in Kudzu root may provide welcome relief. It does so by increasing blood flow to the joints including knees and ankles. Kudzu helps your body naturally heal from stress caused by overuse or improper movement in your joints. In addition to helping your body move more naturally, Kudzu has anti-inflammatory properties. They can help reduce swelling of the joints and increase mobility. Users may experience a greater range of motion once the swelling begins to recede, and greater mobility as walking, standing, and even jogging become easier. (11) 5. Promote heart health Kudzu root offered heart-protective benefits to mice with burn-induced heart injuries. People have also used it in traditional Chinese medicine for heart disease, but scientists need to do more research on this. (12), (13) 6. Alleviate severe headaches Research conducted in Yale University concluded that Kudzu extract has been shown to reduce the frequency of cluster headaches. In addition to limiting the frequency of cluster headaches, Kudzu extract has been demonstrated to reduce the pain associated with the headaches - a pain that some say beats any other human pain. Although the extract may not alleviate all of the pain from cluster headaches, even mitigating that pain has been a blessing for sufferers. Chemicals in Kudzu increase cerebral blood flow, thus increasing the blood going to the brain. It is shown to prevent swelling and stiffness in the neck, which can worsen cluster headaches. (14) 7. Eases upset stomach Kudzu can help ease digestion and improve bowel movements, both of which are the causes of tummy ache. With its anti-inflammatory properties, it can help with bowel irritation and promote healthy gut bacteria. Regular consumption of the kudzu root as food, versus the extract, has been shown to alleviate discomfort from irritable bowel syndrome and acute diverticulitis. The thick, viscous consistency of Kudzu coats the interior walls of the stomach and small intestine, protecting it from harsh stomach acids that cause irritation and heartburn. Stomach ulcers can also receive the protection Kudzu root provides, and the fiber in the root helps digestion flow properly, thus excluding some of the severity of leaky gut syndrome. 8. Eases symptoms of metabolic syndrome The chemical puerarin, one of the phytochemicals found in Kudzu, has been demonstrated to aid in the treatment of metabolic syndrome. This includes increasing insuli sensitivity and lowering blood sugar. It aids the metabolic processes in the body, including processing glucose. It does this by directing glucose away from fat cells and the blood and toward muscle cells. Thus not only decreasing the body's blood sugar but making it more effective in movement, as well. People with diabetes will find relief from better-managed metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Interestingly athletes, particularly endurance athletes, may enjoy the benefits of having better glucose processing in their muscles. 9. Chest pains Earlier research suggests that puerarin, a chemical in kudzu, might improve signs and symptoms of chest pain when taken by mouth or injected intravenously (by IV). Some evidence recommends that using IV puerarin along with usual treatment might be more effective than usual treatment alone. However, researches on puerarin are of poor quality and might not be dependable. Puerarin injection products are not available in North America. 10. Diabetes Earlier research suggests that taking puerarin, a chemical in kudzu, 750 mg daily by mouth along with the diabetes medication rosiglitazone (Avandia) decreases blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. However, injecting puerarin intravenously (by IV) does not appear to reduce blood sugar. 11. Kidney disease in people with diabetes (diabetic nephropathy) Early research suggests that taking puerarin, a chemical in kudzu, and 750 mg daily by mouth along with the diabetes medication rosiglitazone (Avandia) improves kidney function in people with diabetic nephropathy. 12. Exercise performance Early research suggests that taking a combination supplement containing kudzu isoflavones along with other ingredients might improve exercise performance in some people. 13. Heart failure Some research recommend taking puerarin, a chemical in kudzu, 400 mg/day by mouth for 10 days. It might improve heart function in people with heart failure. 14. Weight loss Early research suggests that taking kudzu extract 300 mg by mouth daily for 12 weeks reduces body fat and body mass index (BMI) in people who are obese. However, taking kudzu extract 200 mg daily does not appear to have the same effects. Kudzu root consists of more than 70 plant compounds, some of which may be responsible for the root's potential health benefits. Listed below are some of the well-known health benefits of using Kudzu root |
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