I bought some kudzu root powder to eat, and the salesperson told me that eating kudzu root powder regularly has many benefits. However, my family said that I shouldn't eat it regularly. So I want to ask if it's good to eat kudzu root powder regularly.
Is it good to eat kudzu root powder regularly?
For people with normal constitution, eating kudzu root powder has certain benefits.
Kudzu root powder is a starch substance extracted from the water-milled kudzu root block. It has no significant toxic side effects and contains rich phytoestrogens, starch, calcium, iron, copper, selenium, and other trace elements needed by the human body. It is beneficial to the human body and can have effects such as beauty and breast enhancement, immune enhancement, and brain and heart protection. Therefore, it is beneficial for people with normal constitution to eat kudzu root powder regularly.
Is it good for children to eat kudzu root powder regularly?
It is not recommended for children to eat kudzu root powder regularly.
Kudzu root powder has the effects of reducing fever and quenching thirst, which can help relieve symptoms such as fever and dry mouth in children. However, it is not recommended for children to eat kudzu root powder regularly for the following two reasons:
Reason one:
Because kudzu root powder contains a certain amount of phytoestrogens, the organs of children are not yet fully developed, and long-term consumption of large amounts of kudzu root powder may increase the risk of precocious puberty.
Reason two:
Because kudzu root powder is cool in nature and children have weaker spleen and stomach function compared to adults, frequent consumption of large amounts of kudzu root powder may affect their spleen and stomach health, leading to indigestion, loose stools, and other discomfort.
Who should not eat kudzu root powder regularly?
1. People with deficiency of qi and cold in the stomach
Kudzu root powder is cool in nature and may stimulate the intestines and stomach of people with deficiency of qi and cold in the stomach, causing discomfort such as diarrhea and stomach discomfort.
2. Pregnant women
Kudzu root powder is a cool food, and taking it during pregnancy may aggravate the body's coldness, stimulate the intestines and stomach, and affect the health of pregnant women, which is not conducive to the development of the fetus.
3. People with low blood pressure and low blood sugar
Kudzu root powder contains puerarin, which can lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Excessive consumption by people with low blood pressure and low blood sugar may cause discomfort such as dizziness and palpitations.
What should be noted when eating kudzu root powder?
1. Do not take it on an empty stomach
When taking kudzu root powder, it is not advisable to take it on an empty stomach. The cool nature of kudzu root powder may stimulate the intestines and stomach when taken on an empty stomach, causing discomfort such as bloating, diarrhea, and loose stools. It is generally recommended to take it half an hour to one hour after a meal.
2. Do not take excessive amounts
When taking kudzu root powder, do not take excessive amounts. Excessive consumption of kudzu root powder may stimulate the intestines and stomach due to its cool nature, causing discomfort and not conducive to overall health. It is generally recommended to take about 10-20 grams each time.
3. Do not consume it with spicy and irritating foods
Such as alcoholic beverages, coffee, fried foods, etc. These foods may affect the absorption of the medicinal effects of kudzu root powder. Therefore, do not consume these stimulating foods within one hour after taking kudzu root powder.
How to prepare kudzu root powder
Instructions:
1. Take about 15 grams of kudzu root powder and put it in a bowl.
2. Pour about 15 milliliters of warm water into the bowl, stir until the kudzu root powder turns into a milky white paste without any lumps.
3. Pour boiling water above 90 degrees Celsius into the bowl, stirring while pouring until the kudzu root powder becomes a sticky and translucent state.
4. You can also add honey or rock sugar to mix and consume.
