Herbal Information on Kudzu Root in Concentrated Powder Form
Ge Gen (Kudzu Root) Concentrated Powder in TCM
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ge Gen, or Kudzu root, is highly valued for its medicinal properties. The concentrated powder form of Ge Gen enhances the ease and efficacy with which these benefits can be accessed.
Benefits and Uses: Ge Gen is primarily known for its ability to release muscle tension, alleviate fever, and replenish fluids. It's particularly favored for treating symptoms of the common cold and flu, such as neck stiffness, headache, and dehydration due to fever. Moreover, it is often used for its benefits in managing high blood pressure and symptoms of menopause due to its isoflavone content, which has phytoestrogenic properties.
How to Use Ge Gen Powder:
- Dosage: The typical dosage of Ge Gen powder can vary based on the concentration of the product and the specific health condition being treated. Generally, doses range from 3 to 10 grams per day, mixed into warm water or tea.
- Method of Consumption: Ge Gen powder can be dissolved in hot water to make a tea or broth. It can also be incorporated into soups or mixed with other herbal powders to tailor its effects to specific needs.
- Combination with Other Herbs: In TCM, Ge Gen is often combined with other herbs in formula aimed at treating specific syndromes, such as the common cold or menopausal symptoms.
Product Specifications
Common Name: Kudzu Root
Botanical Name: Pueraria thomsonii root
Channels/Meridians: Spleen, Stomach
Other Names: Pueraria Root, fen ge, wei gi, gan gen, Radix Puerariae
Pin Yin Name: Ge Gen
Other Ingredients: Dextrin (non GMO corn)
Package Size: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)
Form: Single Herb Extract Powder
Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Naturally Occurring Components: flavonoids, glicosides, alkaloids, saccharides
Summary of Kudzu Root - Ge Gen
- Releases exterior
- Reduces fever
- Promotes eruption and the production of fluid
- Relieves thirst
- Ascends yang to check diarrhea
Product Properties: Acrid, Sweet, Neutral
Popular Herbal Combinations for Ge Gen
- Abalone Shell + Kudzu Root
- Gardenia + Kudzu Root
- Gastrodia + Kudzu Root
- Scutellaria Baicalensis + Kudzu Root
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About Plum Flower Quality Herb Powders
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
- Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
- Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
Manufacture's Statement: It is important to note that Plum Flower formula extract powders do not contain any excipients. They are spray-dried directly from the condensed herbal decoction, and the resulting powder is the natural yield of the formulation. Individual herbs can vary significantly in the amount of dissolved solids they yield during extraction. Many do not have the needed substance to form a powder, and our single herb extract powders contain a pharmaceutical-grade, non-GMO corn-based dextrin when necessary.
Traditional Chinese Herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.
Reference:
http://alternativehealing.org/ge_gen.htm
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21315814/
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-benefits-of-kudzu-89059
https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/ge-gen
