Respiratory: Flu, COPD, asthma, cold symptoms, sinus problems, hay fever

Cardiovascular: Heart disease, may help blood pressure, arrhythmia, viral myocarditis, cardiovascular disease, and chest pain, “may improve heart function in heart failure” arrhythmias.

Gastrointestinal: Liver damage, diarrhea, stomach pain (gastritis), dysentery, upset stomach,

vomiting, dysentery

Genitourinary: Hot flashes/menopause symptoms, may help postmenopausal mental acuity

Musculoskeletal: Muscle pain, low back pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis

Neurologic: Migraines, possibly instrumental in decreasing risk of stroke,

Skin: Psoriasis, Rash, itching

Mental Health: Alcoholism/binge drinking and (remotely) withdrawal from benzodiazepines(questionable), alcohol withdrawal, binge drinking,

Glucose: May help lower blood sugar

Cholesterol: May help decrease “bad” LDL cholesterol and increase HDL “good” cholesterol

Infectious disease: Measles, poliomyelitis, HIV, encephalitis,

Other: Fever, may slow blood clotting, thirst, hangover symptoms, promotes sweating, decreases thirst, may help improve exercise performance, weight loss (1)

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SIDE EFFECTS Rash, cause increased bleeding: slows blood clotting, lowers blood sugar

CAUTION/CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hormone-sensitive cancers,/conditions, with estrogens/hormone supplements, endometriosis, fibroids,  anticoagulants, anti-diabetic medications, methotrexate, liver disease and with potentially liver-toxic drugs (i.e. statins), caffeine may increase caffeine levels in the body); may interfere with treatment for cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, hormone supplements, not to be used with macrodantin, tamoxifen, methotrexate, antifungal drugs, and others. CYP2D6  CYP1A2 . See RXList

FORMS: Root, powder, extract, injection, capsule, tablet, oral, topical, tea

RECOMMENDED BRANDS

No recommended brands available at this time

DOSAGES: As directed

Reported doses - Often NOT supported by evidence per reports by various sources (WebMD, RxList, Epocrates, German Commission E, NIH publications and others). Read dosages and instructions carefully when available on the label.

• 400–600 mg/day for a course of 10–15 days

• Weight loss: 300 mg/day

• Binge Drinking:   500 mg 2.5h before the onset of a 90min afternoon drinking session

Note: DO NOT CONFUSE THIS PLANT WITH POISON IVY: Kudzu tends to be hairy om the upper surface of the poison ivy leaf: New stems and leaves are shiny and smooth. Compare to poison ivy.

*Disclaimer: The material above is for informational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose or treat a condition. The uses listed above are tentative; some have or are undergoing research trials, but many are not FDA-approved. It is essential that you investigate these supplements further before deciding to use them. Check interactions and contraindications on sites like Drugs.com, German Commission e or WebMD. Do not attempt to treat a serious condition like liver, kidney problems, high blood pressure, heart, cancer, diabetes, or thyroid issues without discussing it with a healthcare provider first. If you are pregnant, do not use supplements without discussing it with your healthcare provider.