Botanical name: Pueraria montana var. lobata
Other name: Vine-that-ate-the-south, foot-a-night vine, Japanese arrowroot.
The root, flower, and leaf of the kudzu plant are utilized for medicinal purposes. With roots in Chinese medicine dating back to at least 200 BC, kudzu has a historical connection to the treatment of alcoholism, dating as far back as 600 AD. In contemporary times, kudzu is still employed to address alcoholism and alleviate symptoms associated with alcohol hangovers, such as headaches, upset stomach, dizziness, and vomiting.
Medicinal Uses:
- Treat alcoholism
- Cardiovascular disease
- Menopausal symptoms
- Diabetes
- Fever
- The common cold
- Neck or eye pain
