Indications
- Diabetes
- Excessive thirst
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- Fever and headaches due to common cold or flu
- Sinus congestion
- Tension in the neck and shoulders
- Muscle contractions
- Intestinal cramps and spasms
- Acute ileus (intestinal obstruction)
- Diarrhea
- Menopause
- Hangover
- Promotes production of breast milk
- Schizophrenia
And for addictions :
- alcohol
- tobacco
Instructions for use and dosage
Decoction :
Rinse herbs in cold water, place 10g of kuzu root in a glass, stainless steel or terracotta container. Pour in 250ml spring or filtered water. Cover and heat over high heat until boiling, then simmer for 20 minutes. Drink the liquid.
Kuzu can also be added to dishes, soups or oatmeal.
Combinations :
Kuzu root can be combined with Atractyl Rhizome (Bai Zhu) and Fuling in cases of diarrhea due to spleen emptying, manifested by poor digestion, fatigue after meals, edema, diarrhea and whitish vaginal discharge.
Contraindication:
– Overconsumption can weaken digestion.
– Avoid long-term consumption by women with ovarian cysts or breast cancer.
A word from David Brun
(Graduate of the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
The root of kuzu, kuzu, Ge Gen (葛根), is often used as an antispasmodic, but also for alcohol and, more recently, tobacco dependence. As always in China, it’s the dried herb that’s used. It’s the dried kuzu roots that are used, as they have a more effective action.
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