About Our Kudzu Formulas (ge gen Pueraria lobata)

Why you can expect amazing results

Ingredients, Functions, Indications, Warnings

Although research has focused on Kudzu (Rx. Puerariae "ge gen") alone, most traditional Chinese medicinal herbs are used in formulas that include anywhere from two to 30 herbs all designed to work together synergistically to achieve a desired result. Our formulas feature four herbs all focused on the same problem.

Beyond Well Being uses herb extracts that are essentially the herbal equivalent of freeze dried coffee. Because of this, the herbs we use are five to six times more potent than the ground up herb which some manufacturers sell. So, while our product offers much greater potency, this strength also gives rise to greater risk. For this reason, a physician's recommendation is encouraged. For more on Beyond Well Being herbs, please see our "about Beyond Well Being" article.

Beyond Well Being's Kudzu Formulas all contain the following four herbs:

Ge Gen

(Kudzu root or Rx. Puerariae)

Clears Head Lowers Thirst

Kudzu (ge gen) is said to address the nausea and gastrointestinal issues arising from excessive alcohol consumption. It has also been shown effective in limiting the amount of alcohol needed to feel tipsy. For this reason, the Kudzu PRT formula (taken in anticipation of drinking) features a greater quantity of this ge gen.

Note to physicians: Rx. Puerariae has been shown to generate a slight, but measurable drop in serum glucose, so hypoglycemic agents may be potentiated with this herb. Patients taking this herb will need to monitor blood glucose levels more carefully, especially during the first week of this therapy. [Source]

Ge Hua

(Kudzu flower or Flos. Puerariae)

Sweats Alcohol Relieves Drunkenness

This herb focuses on dispersing from the body the residual alcohol by inducing a slight sweat through which the alcohol toxins are said to pass. Ge Hua gets a larger dosage in the Kudzu SBR formula for rapid sober up.

Note to physicians: this herb's strong dispersing quality promotes diaphoresis and so excessive sweating may occur. While this is considered part of Flos. Puerariae's therapeutic action, it can obviously aggravate a preexisting state of dehydration. Patients who tend toward dehydration would be well encouraged to be prepared to drink plenty of fluids should they become thirsty. Traditional Chinese medicine does not advocate drinking when you are not thirsty.

Ju Hua

(Chrysanthemum flower or Flos. Chrysanthemi)

Clears Head, Brightens Eyes

Ju Hua is used in China to address the headache and red eyes such as might arise in the hangover. The Kudzu HO formula for hangovers features a larger quantity of this particular herbal medicine.

Note to physicians: Flos. Chrysanthemi has a cool nature which can aggravate a metabolic deficiency in the digestive tract resulting in loose stools. Rx. Puerariae (Kudzu Root) which is also in these formulas may prevent the diarrhea from being aggravated, however vigilance would be well advised while taking this particular herb.

Hu Zhang

("Tiger Cane" or Rz. Polygoni Cuspidati)

Supports Liver, Detoxifies Toxins

Detoxifies toxins? Sorry, just couldn't think of anything really catchy. Still, Hu Zhang is added to protect your liver by lowering the liver enzymes of SGOT and SGPT. [Source] This herb has a larger dosage in the Kudzu AL formula for alcoholism.

Note to physicians: Rz. Polygoni Cuspidati has been shown to lower serum glucose, so hypoglycemic agents may be potentiated with this herb. Patients taking this herb will need to monitor blood glucose levels more carefully, especially during the first week of this therapy.

Rz. Polygoni Cuspidati is also contraindicated in pregnancy.