Kudzu is a coarse, high-climbing, twining, trailing, perennial vine. The huge root, which can grow to the size of a human, is the source of medicinal preparations used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern herbal products. Kudzu grows in most shaded areas in mountains, fields, along roadsides, thickets, and thin forests throughout most of China and the south-eastern United States. The root of another Asian species of kudzu, Pueraria thomsonii, is also used for herbal products.Kudzu-EX™ is Botaniex’s branded ingredient extracted from Kudzu Root.
Currently Botaniex provides the following specifications:
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Product Name |
Product Code |
Specifications |
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Kudzu Root Extracts |
Kudzu-EX™ 40 |
Isoflavones 40% |
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Kudzu Root Extracts |
Kudzu-EX™ 60 |
Isoflavones 60% |
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Kudzu Root Extracts |
Kudzu-EX™ 80 |
Isoflavones 80% |
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Kudzu Root Extracts |
Kudzu-EX™ 95 |
Isoflavones 95% |
| Latin Name | Pueraria lobata |  |
| Plant Family | Legurninosae | |
| Part of Plant Used | Root |
Molecular Structure
Benefits
Although kudzu has been widely recognized as a ground cover and fodder crop in the Western world, the plant has a lengthy history of medicinal use in Asian cultures. As far back as the 6th century BC, Chinese herbalists have used the plant for muscular pain and for the treatment of measles. Kudzu is cited in herbals from Japan, China, and Fiji. The Chinese also have used extracts of the plant for muscular aches and stiffness and to treat alcoholism. Animal studies regarding alcoholism show some promise, although research reveals no clinical data regarding the use of kudzu for alcoholism. Kudzu also has been used for cardiovascular disease. Preliminary studies on animals and humans indicate some potential. More studies are needed.
- Contraindications: have not yet been identified.
- Pregnancy/nursing: Information regarding safety and efficacy in pregnancy and lactation is lacking. Avoid use.
- Interactions: None well documented.
- Side Effects: Kudzu has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries without any reported toxic side effects.
- Toxicities: No known toxic effects; safety undefined.
- Kudzu root has been studied at a dose of 2.4 g/day in alcoholism.
- In China, standardized root extracts (10 mg tablet is equivalent to 1.5 grams of the crude root) are used to treat angina pectoris.
Some sources recommend 30–120 mg of the extract two to three times per day.
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