Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) - Tincture

Kudzu tincture (1 : 4)

Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) tincture made from roots

What is kudzu?

In this part of the world, kudzu root still plays a rather modest role - or have you already heard a lot about this distinctive plant? In Japan and China, the picture is quite different. There, kudzu has long been known in traditional botanical practice.

As the plant also originates from this region, that may not be surprising at first glance. Anyone who looks more closely at the large root and its role in Asian herbal tradition will discover an interesting botanical classic. That is why you can now also find kudzu root with us - in our usual quality.

But what kind of plant are we actually talking about? Botanically, Pueraria lobata belongs to the legume family. That may sound rather unspectacular at first. On closer inspection, however, kudzu is only partly comparable with beans and similar plants. The climbing plant can grow up to 20 metres within a year and form tendrils up to 12 metres long. Its roots can also reach an impressive weight. Its fragrant purple flowers are reminiscent of many small orchids.

For our kudzu tincture, we use roots from organic cultivation in line with traditional Chinese herbal practice. They are grown according to strict quality criteria, carefully dried and processed for the production of the tincture.

The botanical classic from Chinese herbal tradition

Traditional Chinese herbal practice has known and valued kudzu root for a very long time. There, Pueraria lobata is traditionally described as a botanical raw material. For food supplements, we describe the plant neutrally as part of daily nutrition.

Looking at the characteristic constituents, it quickly becomes clear why kudzu root has a firm place in traditional botanical practice in its region of origin. The described plant constituents include 5-HTP and isoflavones such as daidzein and diazin. These details describe only the composition of kudzu root.

Kudzu root naturally contains plant constituents such as:

5-HTP, puerarin, quercetin, genistein, genistin, isoflavones (daidzein, diazin), fibre

Kudzu tincture - ingredients and composition

The components of the tincture are shown transparently in the following overview.

Kudzu tincture components

In addition, there are traces of acetic acid from organic apple cider vinegar (below 1%) and pure water.

Kudzu tincture recommended intake

The recommended daily intake for longer-term use is 230 drops (approx. 7.2 ml) per day, ideally divided into three intakes of around 76 drops each. Start with a total of only 75 drops (approx. 2.4 ml) per day - or three times 25 drops - and then increase over several days up to the longer-term daily intake. Use the supplied pipette to count the drops.

Notes

Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store protected from heat, in a dry place and strictly out of the reach of small children. The stated recommended daily intake must not be exceeded.

The tincture is naturally cloudy and must be shaken before use.

Important: Not suitable for women who have or have had oestrogen-dependent breast or uterine cancer. Contains 65% alcohol by volume. This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. In general, intake for longer than 3 consecutive months is not recommended; after that, a one-month break before continued intake is advisable.