Kudzu

Pueraria Lobata (Kudzu) is a root plant that appears to have traditional usage in alleviating migraines and hangovers.

Quick Answer

What it is

Pueraria Lobata (Kudzu) is a root plant that appears to have traditional usage in alleviating migraines and hangovers.

Key findings

  • Grade C: Cognition (Menopause)
  • Grade D: Apolipoprotein B (Menopause)
  • Grade N/A: Estrogen (Menopause)

Safety

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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Kudzu

Quick Facts: Kudzu

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:1
  • Research Outcomes:9
  • Key Effect:Menopause
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C1
D1
1 conditions · 9 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

C
Cognition
Small Improvement
1 study
smallImproves
D
Apolipoprotein B
No effect
none
?
Estrogen
1 study
Worsens
?
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
1 study
Improves
?
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
1 study
Improves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
Improves
?
Luteinizing Hormone
1 study
Improves
?
Menopausal Symptoms
1 study
Improves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study
Improves

Evidence by Condition

Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)

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