Kudzu Root Powder, also referred to as Pueraria lobata, is a quick growing weed that has been thought to reduce the craving for alcohol. Some people believe that Pueraria lobata can aid alcoholics and binge drinkers with an easier recovery period when they choose to quit drinking. The reasoning behind this is that Kudzu Root Powder contains isoflavones, which have been shown in recent scientific studies to naturally reduce the urge to consume alcohol.
Implemented in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, Kudzu Root Powder was used in prescriptions for the treatment of wei, a mild disease with symptoms such as fever, thirst, headache and stiff neck with pain caused by high blood pressure. Pueraria lobata was also commonly suggested for allergies, migraine headaches, measles eruptions in children and diarrhea.
Kudzu Root Powder holds many soothing properties, making it quite practical for thirst and dryness. For this reason some individuals have considered it to help counteract poisons. Also, the flowers of the Kudzu are considered by some to be effective in lessening the desire for alcohol and have been used in the treatment of alcoholism. Roasting organic Kudzu Root powder is thought by some to be an excellent tonic for the spleen and a treatment for diarrhea.
Kudzu Root Powder is used for cooking in China as a thickening agent when making sauces, soups and puddings. It can be used as a starch for people who do not digest grains well, too. Many people also enjoy sautéing the young leaves, shoots and flowers as a vegetable.
