Kuzu, how to take it to heal body and mind

Do you know the benefits of Kuzu? the kuzu (pueraria lobata), a root with medicinal properties that traditional Chinese medicine has been able to take advantage of for centuries, can be a great comforting remedy for certain moments, because it will give us just what we need.

In this article I tell you when it can be interesting to have kuzu at hand. It also reveals the medicinal properties of this root and how we can get the most out of it.

Kuzu, a comforting remedy

After a hard day at workWhen everyone has gone to sleep, many people – especially women – feel that their magic hour has arrived. We are finally alone and we begin to feel what we have not allowed ourselves during the day.

At those moments a wave of restlessness can invade us, a need for an authentic hug that would make us feel supported… and nurtured. More than one woman, when she feels like this, she goes for milk with cookies or nuts and snacks.

There have been times in my life when I have longed for that magic hour and then restlessness has come over me. Ever since I discovered kuzu, when it happened to me, all I had to do was dedicate five minutes to cooking: I dissolved a dessert spoonful of kuzu in a glass of unsweetened apple juice and I have heated it over low heat, stirring it until it has started to change texture… I have looked at it thinking that I am taking care of my emotional self as a woman.

I have sat down and I have taken it calmly, in little sips, hot. After a while my sweet medicine has begun to take effect and I have been able to better surf the waves of emotion that arrive…

Kuzu, benefits in the natural medicine cabinet and in the kitchen

The kuzu is the wonderful root of the plant pueraria lobata. Wonderful for its qualities and because it is one of the largest roots in the world: it can weigh 90 kg.

To obtain kuzu, the root is ground and the flour obtained is washed with cold water until it runs clear. It is then dried and left to rest for several weeks.

In Japan and China it has been used for more than 2,000 years. in cooking and as medicine.

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Incorporate the kuzu in the briefcase home remedies can be very useful for overcome small common disorders. It is easy to use, the taste is neutral, it has no side effects and can replace medications such as flu and pain relievers.

Fights stomach aciditypromotes beneficial digestive bacteria, reduces inflammation of the intestine and helps to stop diarrhea.in chinese medicine It is also used to treat the symptoms of menopause, diabetes, colds with fever or cough, and musculoskeletal pain.The macrobiotic diet has it among its favorite products for its energy neutrality, not too yin, not too yang.

The effects before menopause symptoms -especially at a mental and emotional level- have been confirmed by scientific studies financed by the government of Japan and are explained by the content in isoflavones (puerarin, daidzein, miroestrol) that regulate estrogen levels. These isoflavones are a very powerful alternative to synthetic hormone treatment.

Researchers at Harvard University have confirmed another traditional indication: the alcoholism treatment without side effects. It is effective for this purpose, although it is not yet known how it manages to deactivate the desire to consume alcohol.

I could go on listing other benefits of kuzu: it reduces blood pressure, eliminates headaches and migraines, and can treat certain deafness caused by poor circulation in capillaries. All these properties seem to be due to its flavonoid content.

How to use the kuzu

To use it for medicinal purposesdissolve a teaspoon in a glass of water and heat without letting it boil, stirring continuously until it becomes transparent and acquires a thick texture.

The powder presentation It is very versatile and facilitates its regular use. It can be taken with water or with infusions.

In the kitchen it is used to thicken soups or sauces. It is a gluten-free thickener that does not modify the flavor of the recipe and can replace refined flours such as cornstarch. About 5 grams of kuzu is equivalent to 15 grams of cornstarch and only provide 17 calories. To use it as a thickener:

It dissolves cold. It is added to the cooking with the rest of the ingredients. It is stirred from time to time until it thickens.

the kuzu too can be sprinkled on cakes or add it to pie fillings, as well as puddings, ice creams and flans.

To prepare a sweet drink mixed with apple juice or rice molasses. In the salty option, it is combined with a few drops of shoyu and umeboshi paste.

HE keep in a dry place, at room temperature. When purchasing it, you must verify that the product is one hundred percent kuzu, without mixing with other flours.

How to take kuzu for different ailments

Depending on what health problem we want to use it for, different recommendations can be made on how to use it.

For fever: To reduce fever or feel comforted, it is taken in the afternoon a teaspoon in a glass of apple juice that is heated until thick.For insomnia: If taken at night it helps to fall asleep. Apple juice can be diluted 50 percent in water.For allergies, indigestion, fatigue, diarrhea or atopic skin and problems that occur without fever: The remedy is indicated ume sho kuzu: Dissolve a teaspoon in three tablespoons of water, add a glass of water and put on the heat, stirring until transparent. Add half an umeboshi plum or half a teaspoon of paste, reduce the heat to a minimum and add a few drops of shoyu. Continue to simmer for two minutes. It is taken hot.

A contribution to the conscious diet

The effects of kuzu are enhanced within the framework of a balanced and conscious nutrition.

There is no excuse not to start using it now!