Pueraria mirifica
The most potent phytoestogen
Ethnopharmacology
Pueraria mirifica is an indigenous Thai herbal medicine known in Thai as “Kwao Krua” (spelling in different ways: Kwao Kreu, Kwao Keur, Kwao Kruea) which is normally referred to “white Kwao Krua” or Kwao Krua Khao”. The tuberous root of this plant, which contains various phytoestrogens, has been used in Thai folk medicine for a long time as a rejuvenating agent and for inducing breast enlargement. Folklore suggests that the root is a “fountain of youth” for aging women.
Hormones are the Crucial Factor
Upon reaching the reproductive age, estrogens in women will be produced to encourage the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as smooth skin, enlargement of breasts, aspects of regulating the menstrual cycle.
Furthermore, a variety of other structural changes is induced by estrogen in addition to bodily functions such as helping Vitamin D combine with calcium for bone formation.
During the female menopause, ovaries produce less estrogen and progesterone. The reduction in hormones causes menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, etc.
Phytoestrogen: the Hormones from Nature
Phytoestrogens or plant’s hormones are the alternative for replacing human hormones when reaching the menopause. Phytoestrogens are plant-derived compounds, which function as the primary sex hormone. Also, Pueraria mirifica is the best in class of Phytoestrogen plant.
Chemical Constituents from Pueraria mirifica
Miroestrol, Deoxymiroestrol and Isomiroestrol are unique phytoestrogens that only found in Pueraria mirifica. They are much stronger than soy or red clover isoflavones. Moreover, there also have many phytoestrogen such as Daidzein, Genistein, Daidazin, Genistin, Puerarin, Mirificin and Kwakhurin
Benefits
- Rejuvenating the body and maintaining liveliness
- Darkening hair and boosting hair growth
- Aid in tackling the memory loss problem by increasing synaptic protein
- Reducing lipids in the blood, which are the risk factor in the development of atherosclerosis and the incidence of cardiovascular disease.
- Prevention of bone loss
- Anti-tumor
- Antioxidant action
- Breast enhancement and firmness
Quality Control
Total 5 Isoflavones (Puerarin, Daidzin, Daidzein, Genistin, Genistein) are used for standardization of crude extract by HPLC analysis and also for control the quality.
Dosage and Safety
- Maximum dose depends on each country’s FDA restrict
- Beware to use together with contraceptive pills
- DO NOT use during pregnancy
- Breastfeeding mother / nursing mother or women who are diagnosed with tumors in ovary, uterus or/and breast should check with your pharmacist or doctor before using it
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Pueraria mirifica Product Range
Dried Pueraria mirifica
Pueraria mirifica powder
Pueraria mirifica extract liquid
Pueraria mirifica extract powder
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