Used as a decoction, extract and tincture.

Kudzu is a very versatie herb. Prized in Asian countries as a nutritious table green, it can also be made into delicious noodles, jams, jellies.

The kudzu vine is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

Recent research has shown that compounds called 'daidzin' and 'daidzein', which are contained in the roots and the flowers, are a safe and effective method for treating alcohol abuse. They work by suppressing the appetite for alcohol, whereas existing treatments interfere with the way the alcohol is metabolised and can cause a build-up of toxins. The plant is often used in combination with Chrysanthemum x morifolium in treating alcohol abuse.

It is useful in the treatment of angina pectoris and migraine. The root is frequently used as a remedy for measles, often in combination with Cimicifuga foetida.

Kudzu shoots are used by nursing mothers as a lactagogue.

Kudzu is regarded as a sedative in traditional Chinese medicine, useful for symptoms of hypertension. Kudzu extracts have also been shown to lower blood sugar and blood pressure. The 1985 Chinese Pharmacopoeia recommends 9–15 grams of kudzu root per day for angine pectoris.

The roots have been shown to contain more estrogenic isoflavones, daidzein, and genistein than soybeans. Genistein may prevent development of tumors. Daidzein has been shown to reduce blood pressure and venous obstruction.

The root is also traditionally used in China for headaches, diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal obstruction, and stomach flu. The root starch is official in the Japanese pharmacopoeia for diarrhea.

In one test, by Brooks and Somerville of Marshall University Dept. of Biology, the yeast Candida albicans, and the bacteria Salmonella enteritidis, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus, Vibrio fischeri, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens, and Shigella dysenteriae had their growth inhibited by extracts of Kudzu. This helps to explain why, traditionally, kudzu decoction is used as a gargle for sore throat.

A kudzu root extract was shown to have 100 times the antioxidant activity of Vitamin E.

Kudzu is traditionally regarded as hepatoprotective. Kudzu extracts have been found to stimulate regeneration of liver tissue while protecting against liver toxins.

This is Plum Flower brand's nitrogen-flushed vacuum pack.

Plum Flower is one of the most distinguished herb houses in the world.

Sulfur Free, Chlorine Free, Aluminum Phosphate Free.

Sulfites are used to give herbs the appearance of freshness. As with dried fruit, unsulfured herbs look different than those that are adulterated with preservatives. Herbs that are preservative free are more natural looking and are generally darker. The brightness of the herbs may be appealing, but it indicates the presence of harmful additives. Despite their appearance, unsulfured herbs are more fresh and safer than regular commercially available products.

The use of sulfur, chlorine and aluminum phosphate was made unnecessary through the establishment of Plum Flower processing stations in China. Herb harvesters slice and process the herbs fresh, avoiding the need to rehydrate dried herbs later to process. This first step is crucial, as rehydration leads to decomposition and thus the need for preservatives.

The herbs are then packed and the packages vacuum-packed, injected with nitrogen, and sealed. The nitrogen process combined with the lack of sulfur treatment inhibits the growth of anaerobic organisms, resulting in safer, higher quality herbs. After opening, store in a cool dry place.

The facilities in Lanzhou and Guang Zhou, China, scientifically test each batch of herbs before, during and after the processing to make sure that all the active ingredients are present. Herbs are also tested to ensure that the formulas surpass all FDA guidelines regarding heavy metals. Those herbs exported to the U.S. are voluntarily submitted to the FDA for approval.

Finally, batches are regularly sent out for quality control testing in third-party labs to double-ensure that Plum Flower products are 100% free of pharmaceuticals, preservatives and dyes.

The Lanzhou and Guang Zhou factories are so clean, they are certified by the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (GMP). These standards surpass any of the FDA, and are considered the highest for any government agency in the world.