The Functions and Benefits of Kudzu Root Powder
Disease description:
Recently, a colleague gave me some kudzu root powder and told me that it is beneficial for our heart, but I'm not very clear about it. I would like to learn more about the effects and health benefits of kudzu root powder.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Kudzu root powder, derived from the tuberous roots of the leguminous plant kudzu, is a powdered food ingredient with both medicinal and dietary benefits. Its functions and effects are significant:
1. Relieves muscle tension and reduces fever: Kudzu root powder is cool in nature and can dispel wind-heat, alleviating symptoms such as fever and headache caused by colds.
2. Promotes saliva production and relieves thirst: Rich in active components such as puerarin, it stimulates saliva secretion and alleviates dry mouth and throat, making it suitable for individuals suffering from fluid depletion due to heat-related illnesses.
3. Elevates yang energy and stops diarrhea: Helps enhance the spleen and stomach's yang energy, improving diarrhea, abdominal distension, and other issues caused by yang deficiency.
Despite its benefits, kudzu root powder is cold in nature and should be consumed in moderation by individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold. Additionally, kudzu root powder can serve as an adjunctive dietary therapy but cannot replace formal medical treatment. If any adverse reactions occur after consumption, patients should seek timely medical attention.
