Ge Gen vs Persea americana

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Ge Gen

Pueraria lobata

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Ge Gen

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Persea americana

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Root of kudzu vine used in TCM for muscle stiffness, fever, diabetes, and now studied for alcohol addiction and cardiovascular conditions.

Tropical fruit tree; leaves and seed used in Mexican and Central American folk medicine for diabetes and hypertension.

Active Compounds

puerarin, daidzin, daidzein, genistein, formononetin

persenone A, fatty acids, flavonoids, tannins, quercetin, potassium

Traditional Uses

Muscle stiffness and neck pain in TCM, Measles and skin eruptions in Chinese medicine, Diabetes and thirst in TCM, Alcohol withdrawal and hangover

diabetes, hypertension, diarrhea, kidney conditions, skin health

Modern Uses

Cardiovascular protective, Antidiabetic, Alcohol deterrent, Anti-inflammatory

anti-diabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, skin moisturizer

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried root in decoction; 500mg puerarin extract twice daily

Leaf tea 3-5g 2x/day; fruit as food; seed powder

Contraindications

Excess heat with yin deficiency, Pregnancy in large doses

pregnancy (leaf tea in high doses), latex allergy, kidney disease (with leaf excess)

Side Effects

Headache, Dizziness with high doses

GI upset, kidney irritation with excess leaf

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E