The difference between the two

1. The sources are different. Pueraria lobata belongs to the dry root of the leguminous plant Pueraria lobata. Pueraria lobata is mainly produced in Hunan, Henan, Guangdong, Zhejiang and other places. Pueraria lobata belongs to the dry root of the leguminous plant Kudzu vine. Pueraria lobata is mainly produced in Guangxi, Guangdong and other places.

2. The slice shapes are different. The cut surface of Pueraria lobata is yellowish-white, and the texture is not obvious. The cut surface of kudzu root is yellowish white or light brown, with light brown concentric circles texture.

3. The taste is different. Pueraria lobata has strong firewood properties, high fiber content, slightly sweet taste, and a hard texture. The root of kudzu is often called sweet kudzu. It is more powdery, sweeter and has a better texture than kudzu.

4. The dosage is different. Pueraria lobata is mostly used for medicinal purposes and is used together with other medicines. Pueraria lobata can be used both medicinally and edible. It is a traditional Chinese medicinal material with the same origin as medicine and food.