PUERARIA
Ge Gen

 

Pueraria lobata
Kudzu root

 

Major therapeutic action
Clears the exterior, disperses colds with slight fever, eases the muscles, generates fluids, alleviates diarrhoea, encourages the full expression of rashes.


Indications
o  Diarrhoea.
o  Occipital headache, sore or tight muscles in the upper back and neck; neck and upper back pain, generalised muscle aches.
o  Thirst in disorders like diabetes.


Combinations
o  With Huang Lian Jie Du Tang for dysenteric disorders with feelings of heat and mucus.
o  With Si Nì San for sore, tight neck and shoulders from chronic emotional issues such as stress, irritability,
or depression.

Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75-90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams 2-3 times daily.


Cautions and contraindications
None noted.
None noted.