Wednesday, June 16, 2010

What is Butea Superba and Pueraria mirifica


Butea Superba
Introduction
Butea Superba is a herb in the Family Papilionaceae and has the characteristics of being a crawler that wraps itself around large trees. One branch has 3 leaves, the flowers are of a yellowish orange color and the plant grog's out in the open. The long roots of the plant is buried under the "round like the roots of a yam. This type of plant reproduces through seeds and the separation of its roots. The roots and stem of the plant are medicines for strength and power. In addition, the roots and stem of the plant are considered to help increase the male sexual performance. Thus, this plant has come to be known as one type of miracle herb and known as Butea Superba which helps to enhance the human health particularly.




Pueraria mirifica
Introduction
Pueraria mirifica, also known as Kwao Krua, Khao Krua Kao, or Kwao Kreu Kao (white root) and Kwao Krua Dang (red root Butea Superba) is a native herb abundant in the jungles of the north Thailand and Burma. It has been a popular folk remedy for generations used by indigenous hill tribe people and villagers in poultices, decoctions, and as a traditional herbal tea and tonic for the good health & longevity derived from it's amazing rejuvenating properties.