Pueraria mirifica
Pueraria mirifica
Pueraria mirifica is a plant species rooted in Southeast Asian traditional medicine. It is traditionally utilized for memory support. Scientific evidence regarding human application is limited, though studies on animal models suggest that puerarin may improve piglet weight gain and sow immune responses. Research also indicates that puerarin might assist with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease through intestinal remodeling and mitochondrial processes, while specific biomarkers have been linked to hepatocellular carcinoma. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- memory support
- Traditions
- Thai traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
What the science says
- Puerarin supplementation in sow diets increased piglet weight gain and improved sows' immune and antioxidant responses without affecting reproductive performance.
- Four non-glucan polysaccharides were isolated from Pueraria mirifica, with PMP-2 showing potential antioxidant and immunomodulatory activities.
- Puerarin improved non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by remodeling the intestinal microenvironment, promoting mitochondrial fusion and autophagy.
- The study identified four key biomarkers (ADH1B, GHR, NQO1, NR1I2) associated with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pueraria mirifica?
Pueraria mirifica (Pueraria mirifica) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Pueraria mirifica traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Pueraria mirifica for: memory support. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Pueraria mirifica?
Pueraria mirifica appears in these traditions in our sources: Thai traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Pueraria mirifica?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Pueraria mirifica; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Puerarin supplementation in sow diets increased piglet weight gain and improved sows' immune and antioxidant responses without affecting reproductive performance.
How strong is the evidence for Pueraria mirifica?
The strongest finding for Pueraria mirifica carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Pueraria mirifica safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Pueraria mirifica in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Pueraria mirifica interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Pueraria mirifica in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Pueraria mirifica a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 The isolation, characterization and biological activities of the non-glucan polysaccharides from the high-starch-content plant Pueraria mirifica. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Dietary Puerarin Supplementation Improves Immune Response and Antioxidant Capacity of Sows. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Bioinformatics combined with network pharmacology and experimental validation to identify key biomarkers of hepatocellular carcinoma and corresponding compounds in Radix Astragali and Pueraria Mirifica. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Puerarin improves MASLD by remodeling intestinal microenvironment to promote mitochondrial fusion and autophagy. literature abstract metadata
- T3 Pueraria mirifica CC BY-SA 4.0