If you still don’t know about Pueraria mirifica, you will learn about this new wonder plant in this article.

Pueraria mirifica is a plant endemic to Thailand that’s said to be rich in phytoestrogens. These are naturally occurring hormones that mimic the action of human hormones such as estradiol. Pueraria mirifica is made up of different components, but the natives and the ethnobotanists who know of its potential as a hormone source have used it to improve the wellbeing of humans for years.

Pueraria mirifica belongs to the family Leguminosae. It contains substances such as miroestrol and deoxymiroestrol, which show maximum estrogenic activity. The first compound extracted from the plant in 1940 by a group of German chemists was miroestrol.

The isolation of the compound deoxymiroestrol from Pueraria Mirifica in 2000 has become the turning point of this plant’s claim to fame as a possible hormone source. Isoflavones and coumestran groups of phytoestrogens were also isolated from this plant. Examples of these compounds are genistein, daidzein, genistin, and coumestrol. These have already been isolated from other medicinal plants such as soya. However, further tests showed that the estrogenic activity of miroestrol and deoxymiroestrol from Pueraria mirifica is greatly more effective than that of soy isoflavones.

Phytoestrogens have been implied as potential cures in many researches on breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer. But perhaps the most practical use for this for average individuals is its use as an anti-menauposal syndrome drug. Because of the hormonal activity of the extracts from this plant, many researchers are looking into the use of this extract for promoting skin renewal, breast enlargement and energy booster.

It may increases vitality when taken in capsule form, and in combination with other medicinal herbs. It may also help with increasing bone calcium content, hair pattern renewal. It is often said that decoctions with Pueraria extracts may enhance physical and mental ability of the user.

There are several drugs that have been developed using Pueraria mirifica and other herbs. Although these are effective, there are restrictions to their use. For instance women under 20 years of age cannot take these pills. Also, breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women are advised not to use this drug.