Benefits of pueraria mirifica

Discover the amazing benefits this plant has for the health of the female body.

Pueraria mirifica: a medicinal plant with multiple properties

As is the case with most medicinal plants, pueraria mirifica has been used since ancient times by the native people of Thailand, where it originates, and subsequently, over time  its traditional uses have been corroborated by various scientific studies.

The botanical species pueraria mirifica, also known as kuco krua, acts effectively and very specifically on the female body because it has phytoestrogenic activity.

Phytoestrogens are plant compounds very similar to the hormones that predominate in women, so much so that the body recognises them as internal oestrogens without making any distinction.

It is precisely because of its powerful phytoestrogenic activity that this plant has various benefits; find out what they are.

Pueraria mirifica to alleviate menopausal symptoms

Menopause is characterised by an almost total decline in oestrogens and occurs at the end of a woman's fertile years.

Due to this drastic hormonal change, many women experience unpleasant symptoms such as hot flushes, sweating, mood swings, insomnia… etc.

Pueraria mirifica and its main phytoestrogenic active ingredient, miroestrol, proved capable of reducing night sweats and hot flushes, and this improvement became evident from the first week of use.

Likewise, it was also able to act by improving the vaginal dryness that may be experienced during menopause and increasing sexual desire.

Pueraria mirifica to prevent osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by a loss of bone density and the consequent risk of suffering serious fractures. This disease is directly related to menopause because, as oestrogens decrease, the bone remodelling process is altered and more bone is destroyed than is formed.

Since pueraria mirifica acts in a very similar way to oestrogens, it has proved useful for the prevention of osteoporosis, together with an adequate intake of calcium through the diet.

Pueraria mirifica to combat ageing

Due to its flavonoid content and the compound miroestrol, pueraria mirifica has an anti-ageing effect, keeps the skin more hydrated and promotes collagen synthesis, reduces the appearance of grey hair, improves the appearance of cellulite, improves circulation and memory capacity, and increases vitality and energy.

A study in 2005 found that women who took oestrogens had firmer-looking skin than those who were not undergoing any treatment; consequently, it is assumed that the effects of pueraria mirifca on the skin are due to its phytoestrogenic activity.

Increasing breast size with pueraria mirifica

70% of the  women who took pueraria mirifica as a nutritional supplement noticed an increase in the size of their breasts; likewise, this plant is also useful for reducing the appearance of stretch marks on the breasts that may be caused by changes in body weight or by age.

The use of pueraria mirifica as a supplement

Pueraria mirifica-based supplements are made with the extract of this plant and can be found in capsule, liquid or powder form. It is recommended to take them with calcium-rich foods because this mineral improves the absorption of phytoestrogens.

However, particular caution should be exercised before taking this supplement. The use of phytoestrogens is directly related to an increase in cases of breast cancer, and for this reason it is completely contraindicated in women who already have this disease.

In addition, phytoestrogens can cause changes in menstruation and in women's hormone levels, so their use is also not indicated in pregnant women.

Now that you know the benefits of pueraria mirifica, you can use this plant to improve your health and feel better, but always under medical supervision.