What are the differences between Pueraria lobata and Pueraria lobata

Many people do not know about Pueraria lobata and Pueraria lobata powder, and think they are the same food. In fact, they are two different health products, which have certain conditioning and health care effects on the body. Pueraria lobata belongs to the leguminous plant, and it is mainly produced in the south, while Pueraria lobata powder is the dried root of Pueraria lobata, which is mainly produced in Guangdong and Guangxi. Their slices have different shapes, tastes, and effects.

What is the difference between Pueraria lobata and Pueraria lobata

Different sources

Pueraria lobata root: Pueraria lobata root is the dried root of the leguminous plant Pueraria lobata. Pueraria lobata root is mainly produced in Hunan, Henan, Guangdong, Zhejiang and other places. Powdered Pueraria root: Powdered Pueraria root is the dried root of the leguminous plant Pueraria lobata. Powdered Pueraria root is mainly produced in Guangxi, Guangdong and other places.

Different slice shapes

Pueraria lobata root: The cut surface is yellow-white and the texture is not obvious. Pueraria lobata root: The cut surface is yellow-white or light brown, with light brown concentric circle textures.

Different taste

Pueraria lobata: Pueraria lobata is woody, fibrous, slightly sweet and has a hard texture. Powdered Pueraria root: Powdered Pueraria root is often called "sweet Pueraria root". It is more powdery and tastes sweeter than Pueraria lobata and has a better taste.

Efficacy difference

Both Pueraria lobata and Pueraria lobata powder can be called Pueraria root. Both have the effects of clearing heat, relieving muscles, quenching thirst and promoting salivation, but they are slightly different. Radix Puerariae: Radix Puerariae focuses on clearing heat, relieving muscles, promoting rash, and stopping diarrhea, etc. Powdered Pueraria root: Powdered Pueraria root is good for promoting salivation, quenching thirst, sobering up, and detoxifying.

Differences in use

Pueraria lobata root: Pueraria lobata root is mostly used for medicinal purposes and is used in combination with other medicines. Pueraria lobata root: Pueraria lobata root can be used as both medicine and food, and is a Chinese herbal medicine that can be used as both medicine and food.

Can Pueraria lobata and Pueraria lobata root be eaten as substitutes?

2. Yes. Pueraria lobata and Pueraria lobata powder are collectively called Pueraria lobata. Their ingredients and medicinal properties are similar and they can be used interchangeably. If used for health purposes, it is generally recommended to choose Pueraria lobata powder. Compared with Pueraria lobata powder, Pueraria lobata powder is stronger, sweeter and has a better taste. If used as medicine, the 2005 "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" has distinguished the two, and generally experienced doctors will use them differently.

Use more Pueraria root when you have fever or thirst. Pueraria lobata root is often used to treat hypertension, cervical spondylosis, etc.

How to eat Pueraria root

Soak Pueraria root in water 1. Put appropriate amount of Pueraria root into a container. 2. Add boiling water to brew. 3. Cover and let it sit for a few minutes before drinking. Efficacy: Clears away heat, promotes salivation and quenches thirst. Pueraria root and polished rice porridge 1. Take 30 grams of Pueraria root and 50 grams of polished rice. 2. Soak the japonica rice overnight and put it into a container together with the kudzu root. 3. Add 1000ml of water and boil until it becomes viscous. Efficacy: Clears away heat and relieves restlessness, promotes fluid production and quenches thirst, strengthens the spleen and nourishes the stomach.