BulkSupplements.com Kudzu Root Extract Powder - Kudzu Root Supplement, Kudzu Root Powder - Herbal Supplement, Gluten Free, 1200mg per Serving, 250g (8.8 oz) (Pack of 1)

I recently purchased the kudzu root and l-glutamine (from another company) to help me curb my nightly need for a glass of wine. All I can say is WOW! After taking them together in a glass of water I had so much energy and my mood was amazing. I felt better than I have in years! I felt so positive, uplifted, just all around amazing. I'm tempted to use the word euphoric. I felt that great, like a natural version of anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication. Which is great because I struggle with both.I generally have two glasses of wine before bed. The first night of taking this I finished one glass and didn't even want another.So my plan is to take the mixture of the kudzu and the l-glutamine twice a day. I'm seeing very positive results.My husband is trying to quit smoking, and he has far less cravings when he takes this. He also says he feels more patient, and able to handle stress. it's amazing stuff.My only complaint is that the kudzu tastes pretty gross. But it's 100% worth it. I just drink it and then brush my teeth afterwards. Also, it clumps up if you try to mix it in cold to room temperature water, so I use my tea kettle and mix it with hot water. It works great.

The label says "Root Extract" but we do not know how strong is the extract and how it was extracted. It is important to know if you do not want to take toxic substances.

I'm giving 4 stars, because I haven't capsulated the powder yet. However, it seems like an amazing price since Bulksupplements provide the product in bulk to the consumer who pays a fraction of the cost when bought in capsules. Kudzu has been used in Chinese medicinal herbal treatment for women going through peri menopausal with symptoms of hot flashes. It decreases the heat that cumulates as women go through hormonal changes. It is also good for cleansing the liver and is known to help reduce muscle aches. Kudzu is also used in cooking. The shipping was expedient, and the product well wrapped.

I have ordered this exact product 3 times so far and the last time I ordered it the smell, color, taste and consistency has dramatically changed. It now smells like "pine" and chemical solvent, and tastes like pine tree. It is far more coarse and has a very dark brown color. I suspect that it is not "root" only, but the whole plant, which can be bad for you if the leaf is included. I hope that Bulksupplements finds a different supplier or tests the substance to be sure it is root only. I really want to buy more as it was.

I have never taken Kudzu before but I chose it to help with inflammation and to hopefully quell the need for a second (or third!) alcoholic drink when I do imbibe. This must be pure and potent because the smell, taste and color are very distinct, almost tobacco-ish. In a strange way it actually reminds my senses of being in NC where the vine is so prevalent. I really like that it dissolves in water and I can just chug it down, because it would definitely change the taste of anything it was added to, like a smoothie.