Botanical Name - Pueraria lobata Origin - China Flavor Profile - Kudzu root has a texture and flavor similar to a white potato when cooked. Culinary Usages - Decoct the root to make teas. Cosmetic Usages - Tincture or decoct to incorporate into soaps, lotions and other cosmetics. In Japan, the starchy roots are used to produce kuzuko to thicken sauces, desserts and bean pastes, while the powdered herb is used to make a tea called kuzuyu. In the southern U.S., kudzu is used to make lotion, soap and candles. The plant fiber is used to make paper and cloth and the vines are turned into baskets. Kudzu contains several plant flavonoids collectively called isoflavones. Of particular interest to researchers are the chemicals daidzin and puerarin, which occur in the highest concentrations in kudzu's roots. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
