Scientific name
Pueraria mirifica L.
Family
Fabaceae
Origin
Thailand and Myanmar
Synonyms
Kwao Krua BiancaParts Used
The part of the plant used as a drug is constituted by the tuberous roots.
Chemical constituents
- Phytoestrogens, among which we find miroestrol, deoxymyroestrol and isoflavones such as genistein, genistin, daidzein, daidzin, puerarin and coumestrol;
- Phytosterols such as beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and campesterol.
Pueraria mirifica in Herbal Medicine: Property of the White Kwao Krua
Pueraria mirifica is famous for its purported rejuvenating properties, which appear to be effective in both men and women. However, thanks to its phytoestrogen content, this plant appears to be especially useful in treating the symptoms of menopause.
