I used to give my children some kudzu root powder whenever I drank it, but recently I heard that it can cause early puberty in children. Is that true? Can kudzu root powder make children mature early?
Can kudzu root powder make children mature early?
A moderate amount of kudzu root powder will not cause early puberty in children.
Kudzu root powder is made from kudzu root, which is a type of starch-based health food. It has functions such as clearing heat and relieving restlessness, promoting saliva production and quenching thirst, improving immunity, and protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. Kudzu root powder does contain estrogenic components, but if it is consumed in small amounts, it will not cause early puberty in children. However, if it is taken in large amounts for a long period of time, it may affect the growth and development of children.
How much kudzu root powder is suitable for children?
About 10 grams.
The general dosage of kudzu root powder is around 10-30 grams. The dosage for children is usually about half or one-third of the adult dosage. It is not advisable to consume large amounts of kudzu root powder. On one hand, kudzu root powder contains estrogenic components, and consuming large amounts of it may have adverse effects on the growth and development of children. On the other hand, kudzu root powder has a cooling nature, and children have weaker spleen and stomach functions compared to adults. Consuming excessive amounts of kudzu root powder may affect their spleen and stomach health and lead to discomfort such as indigestion, loose stools, and diarrhea.
Is it okay for children to eat kudzu root powder every day?
It is not recommended to consume it every day.
In general, it is not recommended for children to eat kudzu root powder every day. Kudzu root powder is also a type of traditional Chinese medicine, and the organs of children are not fully developed yet. If it is not necessary for their own needs, it is advisable not to consume kudzu root powder every day to avoid adverse effects. It is recommended for children to take kudzu root powder under the guidance of a doctor.
How can children eat kudzu root powder?
Kudzu root powder with milk and grapes
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons of kudzu root powder, 10 milliliters of milk, a few raisins.
1. Put kudzu root powder in a bowl and add some warm water.
2. Stir with a spoon until the kudzu root powder becomes milk-like.
3. Add boiling water to the kudzu root powder, cook over heat, and stir until the kudzu root powder is fully cooked and turn off the heat.
4. Pour pure milk into the bowl and mix it with kudzu root powder.
5. Finally, sprinkle some raisins on top.
Kudzu root powder porridge
Ingredients: 30 grams of kudzu root powder, 50 grams of polished rice, some rock sugar or honey.
Steps:
1. Put the kudzu root powder in a bowl and add some warm water to make a paste.
2. Soak the polished rice overnight, put it in a pot, and add an appropriate amount of water.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until the rice is fully cooked.
4. Add the prepared kudzu root powder and bring to a boil.
5. Finally, add rock sugar or honey to taste.
Who should not eat kudzu root powder?
1. Those with deficient qi and cold stomach
Kudzu root powder has a cooling nature. Eating it may aggravate the accumulation of coldness in the intestines and stomach of those with deficient qi and cold stomach, leading to or worsening symptoms such as diarrhea and loose stools.
2. Those with low blood pressure or low blood sugar
Kudzu root powder has certain effects in lowering blood pressure and blood sugar. To avoid discomfort caused by a decrease in blood pressure or blood sugar levels, it is recommended for those with low blood pressure or blood sugar to consume less kudzu root powder.
3. Pregnant women
Kudzu root powder has a cooling nature. Consuming excessive amounts of kudzu root powder during pregnancy may cause discomfort in the intestines and stomach of pregnant women and may affect their own health as well as the growth and development of the fetus.
