In May 1931, Luang Anusan Suntara published a pamphlet
on the subject of "Kwao Krua" describing different ways
of preparing folk medicine using Pueraria Mirifica and
the claims of its rejuvenating power. It is stated in
the pamphlet that
Pueraria Mirifica can:
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Serve as an anti-wrinkle agent for aged and wrinkled skin
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Darken white hair, and increase hair growth
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Alleviated cataract problems
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Help with memory loss
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Increase energy and vigor, more reflexive bodily movements
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Increase blood circulation
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Increase appetite, and - Alleviate sleep disorders
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In 1932, Dr. A.F.G. Kerr, the
Director of the Botanical Section of the Journal of the Siam
Society, directed the attention of the scientific community
to the fact that the tuberous roots of a Thai plant called
"Kwao Krua", mistakenly identified then as Butea Superba,
were considered to be of value as a rejuvenating drug. Dr.
Kerr was the first to create international awareness of the
rejuvenating qualities of this plant, which subsequently led
to the isolation of a potent phyto-estrogen that is unique
to this plant only and to the identification of the plant as
Pueraria Mirifica in 1952. Serves as the fountain of Youth
for aged men and women
Source:
Medicinal Plant Research Institute, Department of Medical
Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand; July 2000
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