葛根为豆科多年生落叶藤本植物葛的根,归脾、胃经。具有升阳、活血、通络的作用。《本草纲目》记载,葛根味甘辛、性平、无毒;具有解诸毒开腠理等作用。近年来,葛根的研究与开发逐渐受到关注。葛根素是从葛根中分离出来的有效成份之一。具有扩张冠状血管、降低外周血管阻力、降血压、降压糖、β-受体阻滞作用,广泛用于内科疾病。 Puerariae is the root of the perennial deciduous vine in the leguminous plant, and is responsible for the spleen and stomach. With sun, blood circulation, the role of collaterals. The “Compendium of Materia Medica” records that Pueraria is sweet, sweet, nonpoisonous, and has a role in solving various toxicants and diseases. In recent years, Kugen’s research and development has received increasing attention. Puerarin is one of the effective ingredients isolated from Pueraria lobata. With the expansion of coronary blood vessels, reduce peripheral vascular resistance, lower blood pressure, hypoglycemic, β-receptor blockade, are widely used in medical diseases.