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Source of validity: Traditional
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Kudzu (Pueraria lobata) is a traditional herbal remedy with roots in Chinese medicine, where it has been used for a variety of ailments, including alcohol intoxication, fever, and muscle pain. Its use for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is primarily based on traditional rather than scientific evidence. In traditional Chinese medicine, kudzu is believed to have properties that may help balance hormones and alleviate symptoms such as mood swings, headaches, and bloating, which are commonly experienced during PMS. However, there is limited scientific research directly investigating kudzu’s effectiveness or mechanisms in treating PMS specifically.

Most modern studies of kudzu focus on its isoflavone content (notably puerarin, daidzein, and genistein), which are phytoestrogens believed to have mild estrogen-like effects. Some small-scale clinical trials and animal studies have explored isoflavones from various plants (not exclusively kudzu) for menopausal symptoms, but robust evidence for PMS relief is lacking. Overall, while kudzu is used in traditional practices for general female health and hormone balancing, high-quality clinical trials supporting its use for PMS are absent. As a result, its use for PMS relies more on historical precedent than on scientific validation.

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