I'm the last person realy to contribute to the hormones threads, I take proffessional help and prescriptions supplied on advice from my endo.
But, I do know a little about this particular plant derivitives. Pueraria Mirifica, Pueraria Tuberosa.
It is an indemic plant from Northern Thailand, The products described are derived from the tuberous roots and there are two main varieties,
The red root, which is crushed and stewed to make a tea, taken by Men in the belief that it enhances their libido and the size of their manhood. Contains high levels of aldosterone.
The other type is that of the white root containing high levels of Phytoestrogen can be highly carcegenic acelerating cancer. Reference Cornel University studies.
If you are ever inquisitive, not sure. do some research if it does'nt show side effects and only promotes the good sides, leave well alone.
Wikepedia states the claims are exagerated and unsubstantiated even they are asking for recognised trusted sources for verification
Perhaps Marsha or Lucy can tell me what (estrogenic phenol miroestrol) is
This link is quite old, but is as good today as it was when it was first put together
http://www.looking-glass.[...]cal.htm
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