What Is Pueraria Tuberosa?
Pueraria Tuberosa, also known as Indian kudzu, is a climbing vine that is used in Ayurvedic medicine. Found throughout India in warm and humid regions, the Indian kudzu is often made into a tonic to cure disease. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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Indian kudzu begins at its large tuberous roots from where its woody vine grows out. The vines produce small, egg-shaped leaflets that appear in groups of three. The vine blooms in blue or purple flowers.
Benefits
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In Ayurveda, the root is made into a powder and then combined with milk and sugar to make a tonic. It is prescribed as a cure for headaches, an aphrodisiac and is used to help relieve constipation.
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Fun Fact
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In India, nursing mothers drink Indian kudzu root mixed with milk and sugar. It acts as a galactogogue, helping them to produce more breast milk for their babies to drink.
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