The Diseases of Kudzu
摘要
Kudzu [Pueraria montana var. lobata (Willdenow) Maesen & S. M. Almeida ex Sanjappa & Predeep], belongs to the Fabaceae family, also known as kudzu vine or wild kudzu. Its dried roots, known as kudzu root, are used medicinally. Kudzu is distributed across China except in Xinjiang, Qinghai, and Tibet. Kudzu root is one of the most commonly used medicinal materials in China, first recorded in “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing,” known for its properties to relieve muscle tension, reduce fever, quench thirst, clear rashes, stop diarrhea, facilitate blood circulation, and detoxify from alcohol.