Kudzu: an ancient root with modern action
There are plants whose wisdom has been passed down for millennia. Kudzu – at first glance an ordinary root, known from traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, actually carries within itself a power that speaks directly to modern man. In a world filled with tension, caffeine, rush and long screens, kudzu appears as a balancing mediator between the exhausted body and the overloaded mind.
In East Asia, kudzu has been known since antiquity as an herb that "cools the tense body." It has been used for conditions related to overheating - both literally, with fever and inflammation, and metaphorically - with internal stress, irritability, nervous excitement or excessive emotional reactivity. And today this tradition finds modern application in the care of the nervous system and hormonal balance.
Natural support for fatigue and emotional stress
Many people describe the feeling of summer fatigue not just as physical fatigue, but as a tension that builds up inside – in the chest, in the mind, in the mood. Kudzu comes into play here. Thanks to the isoflavones it contains – especially daidzein and puerarin – it has a modulating effect on gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, the main neurotransmitter responsible for calmness and nervous balance.
This makes kudzu especially valuable during periods of irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or “emotional overheat.” Rather than suppressing symptoms like stimulants do, kudzu works as a gentle regulator—reminding the body how to return to balance.
Kudzu and modern addictions: coffee, sugar, alcohol
One of the most interesting uses of kudzu is its potential to help treat certain addictions. Research suggests that its active compounds may affect alcohol and sugar cravings by modulating levels of dopamine and serotonin—neurotransmitters directly linked to pleasure, reward, and habit.
In traditional Chinese medicine, kudzu is prescribed to cool the liver, an organ associated with anger and impulsivity. In a modern context, this translates as a natural support for people who reach for that third coffee, that extra piece of chocolate, or that evening glass of wine just to "relax" the tension of the day.
Using kudzu in such cases is not a form of restriction, but rather a restoration of internal regulation - to give the body back the feeling that it can cope without these external crutches.
Kudzu and hormonal balance
The isoflavones in kudzu also have a mild phytoestrogenic effect, making it useful in supporting female hormonal balance. They do not act as hormone replacements, but rather as adapting agents – binding to receptors and maintaining a healthy estrogen ratio, especially during periods of hormonal turbulence such as PMS, premenopause, or during cyclical stress.
This mild estrogen-like effect does not lead to unwanted side effects, but supports the natural rhythm of the female body – without overloading or suppressing it. This makes kudzu an excellent fit for the concept of holistic care, which pays attention to both physical, emotional and hormonal needs.
Which Zia product contains kudzu?
Zia Serenity is the formula where kudzu finds its modern place – combined with L-theanine, magnesium, vitamin B6 and adaptogenic herbs. This is not just an anti-stress supplement. Serenity acts as a gentle stabilizer – supporting focus, easing tension, calming without drowsiness and helping the nervous system to recover naturally.
When you feel that emotions are more superficial, when sleep is light, and thoughts are racing even at night, Serenity with kudzu is a suitable choice. Not to stop emotions, but to center them. Not to suppress the mind, but to return it to a sense of clarity.
