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Pueraria · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Kudzu, scientifically known as Pueraria, is a versatile medicinal climbing vine celebrated in traditional Asian medicine. Renowned for its bioactive isoflavones, it is frequently utilized to support cardiovascular health, alleviate alcohol withdrawal symptoms, and manage menopausal discomfort. This potent botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root · Stem
Common names
Kudzu · Kudzus
Scientific synonyms
Bujacia · Zeydora

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pueraria

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is identified by the genus Pueraria.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Pueraria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across several distinct regions. In Southeastern Europe, it can be found growing in Italy as well as throughout the Northwest Balkan Peninsula. Its presence extends into Eastern Europe, specifically within the territories of Crimea and Ukraine. Additionally, the species reaches the Atlantic islands of Macaronesia, notably inhabiting the Azores. Together, these locations highlight the wide distribution of the plant across various European landscapes.

Region Area
Southeastern Europe Italy
Southeastern Europe NW. Balkan Pen.
Eastern Europe Krym
Eastern Europe Ukraine
Macaronesia Azores
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Senegal
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Pueraria has 2 reported plant parts identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.

Plant parts reported in Pueraria
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 6 supporting sources ★★★☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Biosensors & bioelectronics
  3. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)
  4. Food additives & contaminants. Part A, Chemistry, analysis, control, exposure & risk assessment
  5. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
View 1 additional sources
  1. BMC genomics

Stem

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Pueraria has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoflavones, Puerarin.

Chemicals reported in Pueraria
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isoflavones 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Puerarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isoflavones

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  2. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Puerarin

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Activities

Pueraria has 1 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant.

Activities reported in Pueraria
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antidepressant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antidepressant

  1. Frontiers in nutrition

Conditions

Pueraria has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Depression, alcohol abuse, cardiovascular diseases.

Conditions investigated for Pueraria
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Depression 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alcohol abuse 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cardiovascular diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Depression

  1. Frontiers in nutrition

Alcohol abuse

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Cardiovascular diseases

  1. Current drug metabolism

Preparations

Pueraria has 7 reported preparations identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include PUE, Pueraria extracts, Pueraria spray, Yufeng Ningxin Tablet, pueraria extract.

Preparations reported for Pueraria
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Pue 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pueraria extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pueraria spray 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Yufeng ningxin tablet 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pueraria extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pueraria spray 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Puerarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Pue

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Pueraria extracts

  1. Frontiers in nutrition

Pueraria spray

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Yufeng ningxin tablet

  1. Chinese herbal medicines

Pueraria extract

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Pueraria spray

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Puerarin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica