Description
In the southern U.S., kudzu is used to make lotion, soap and candles. The plant fiber is used to make paper and cloth and the vines are became baskets. Kudzu comprises a number of plant flavonoids collectively known as isoflavones. Of particular interest to researchers are the chemicals daidzin and puerarin, which take place within the best possible concentrations in kudzu’s roots.
Botanical Name – Pueraria lobata
Origin – China
Flavor Profile – Kudzu root has a texture and flavor very similar to a white potato when cooked.
Culinary Usages – Decoct the root to make teas. In Japan, the starchy roots are used to supply kuzuko to thicken sauces, desserts and bean pastes, even as the powdered herb is used to make a tea known as kuzuyu.
Cosmetic Usages – Tincture or decoct to incorporate into soaps, lotions and other cosmetics.
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