Pueraria montana lobata

Pueraria montana lobata
Family:Pueraria montana lobata; Antidote; Antiemetic; Antipyretic; Antispasmodic; Antivinous; Cardiac; Demulcent; Depurative; Diaphoretic; Febrifuge; Galactogogue; Hypoglycaemic; Hypotensive; Styptic.
Common name:Kudzu vine
The kudzu vine known as Ge Gen in China is commonly used in Chinese herbalism where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. Recent research has shown that compounds called 'daidzin' and 'daidzein' which are contained in the roots and the flowers are a safe and effective method for treating alcohol abuse. They work by suppressing the appetite for alcohol whereas existing treatments interfere with the way the alcohol is metabolised and can cause a build-up of toxins. The plant is often used in combination with Chrysanthemum x morifolium in treating alcohol abuse. The flowers and the roots are antidote antiemetic antipyretic antispasmodic demulcent diaphoretic digestive febrifuge hypoglycaemic and hypotensive. A concoction of the flowers and tubers is used to treat alcoholism fever colds diarrhoea dysentery acute intestinal obstruction etc. It is useful in the treatment of angina pectoris and migraine. The root is frequently used as a remedy for measles often in combination with Cimicifuga foetida. The root contains puerarin. This increases the blood flow to the coronary artery and protects against acute myocardial ischaemia caused by the injection of pituitrin. The root can be harvested from the autumn to the spring and is used fresh or dried. The flowers are harvested just before they are fully open and are dried for later use. The stems are galactogogue and are also applied as a poultice to incipient boils swellings sore mouths etc. The seed is used in the treatment of hangover and dysentery. The leaves are styptic.

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