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.

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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

No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.

ℹ️ Quick Facts: Pueraria Mirifica

Quick Facts: Pueraria Mirifica

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:4
  • Research Outcomes:6
  • Key Effect:High Cholesterol
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C2
D0
4 conditions · 6 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

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C
Apolipoprotein B
Small Improvement
1 study
smallImproves
C
High-density lipoprotein (HDL)
Small Improvement
smallImproves
?
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
1 study
Improves
?
Menopausal Symptoms
Improves
?
Bone-specific Alkaline Phosphatase
Improves
?
Vaginal Dryness
Improves

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