Comment · Fri, April 2, 2021 · ND Owner
thoughts on adding Puerarin to ND ?
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logintoreddit11173 · 4 points
Puerarin, one of several known isoflavones, is found in a number of plants and herbs, such as the root of Pueraria notably of the kudzu plant. Kudzo has a number of medicinal uses, including potential use in treatment of animal model of AD.
Kudzu contains a number of useful isoflavones, including puerarin, approximately 60% of the total isoflavones, and also daidzein (an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent) and daidzin (structurally related to genistein). It has shown value in treating migraine and cluster headaches.\[10\] It is recommended by some for allergies and diarrhea.\[11\]
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it is known as gé gēn (Chinese: 葛根), kudzu is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs. It is used to treat tinnitus, vertigo, and Wei syndrome (superficial heat).\[12\]
Kudzu has been used as a remedy for alcoholism and hangover. The root was used to prevent excessive consumption, while the flower was supposed to detoxify the liver and alleviate the symptoms afterwards.\[13\] However, a 2007 study suggested that the use of the Kudzu root is inappropriate as a hangover remedy due to increased acetaldehyde accumulatio…
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
We have talked about it before. It does seem really cool, and we are considering investigating it.