Lobed Kudzuvine Root / Ge Gen 12oz

【Benefits】

In traditional Chinese medicine, Pueraria lobata (Kudzu Root) is valued for its effects of relieving muscle fever, promoting fluid production to quench thirst, promoting rash eruption, lifting yang to stop diarrhea, unblocking meridians and activating collaterals, and relieving alcohol toxicity. It effectively alleviates symptoms like fever with stiff neck due to wind-heat, thirst caused by fluid consumption, measles without adequate eruption, diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, and limb numbness from meridian obstruction. From a modern research perspective, it contains bioactive components such as puerarin, flavonoids, and pueraria polysaccharides, which have hypotensive, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects, helping to regulate blood pressure and blood lipid levels and enhance the body's resistance.

【Nicknames】

Ge Tiao (Vine Kudzu), Gan Ge (Sweet Kudzu), Fen Ge (Starchy Kudzu), Ge Ma Ru, Kudzu Vine Root, Chinese Arrowroot

【Properties and Tastes】

Tastes sweet, pungent; cool in nature; enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung meridians

【Medicinal Components & Effects】

Pueraria lobata is rich in active components. Puerarin is the core, exerting hypotensive, hypolipidemic, and vasodilatory effects by improving blood circulation and regulating vascular smooth muscle. Flavonoids have strong antioxidant and free-radical scavenging abilities, protecting cells from oxidative damage. Pueraria polysaccharides contribute to immunomodulatory properties, enhancing the body's resistance to infections. These components work together to relieve fever, promote fluid production, regulate digestion, and maintain vascular health.

【Storage Methods】

• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent mold, insect infestation, and deterioration. Starchy kudzu root is prone to moisture absorption, so sealing is crucial.
• Use airtight containers like glass jars or vacuum-sealed bags. Ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to avoid moisture absorption and loss of potency.
• Regularly check for signs of spoilage, such as mold, softening, or unusual odor. Discard any spoiled Pueraria lobata immediately.