Pueraria Mirifica
Pueraria Candollei var. Mirifica (White Kwao Krua) is a highly estrogenic herb (main bioactive, Deoxymiroestrol, being more potent than estrogen itself) which is used as herbal estrogen replacement therapy. It appears effective, but lacks blinded studies.
Quick Answer
What it is
Pueraria Candollei var. Mirifica (White Kwao Krua) is a highly estrogenic herb (main bioactive, Deoxymiroestrol, being more potent than estrogen itself) which is used as herbal estrogen replacement therapy.
Key findings
- Grade C: Apolipoprotein B (High Cholesterol)
- Grade C: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) (High Cholesterol)
- Grade N/A: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (High Cholesterol)
Safety
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Pueraria Mirifica
Quick Facts: Pueraria Mirifica
- Best Evidence:Grade C
- Conditions Studied:4
- Research Outcomes:6
- Key Effect:High Cholesterol
Detailed Outcomes
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (4)
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