⛩️Kampo / Japanese Medicine

Kuzu Starch Cooling Paste

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Ingredients

Kuzu (kudzu) starchWaterHoneyPeppermint oil

Conditions addressed

InflammationSkin HealthWound HealingFatigue

How to use

Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.

  • A traditional paste made from Kuzu (kudzu) starch, Water, Honey, Peppermint oil.
  • Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.

Interactions & contraindications

Kuzu (kudzu) starch

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

May have a stimulant effect

Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)

Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.

Water

May have a stimulant effect

Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)

Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.

Honey

  • Infants under 12 months — never give honey in any form due to infant botulism risk

May have a stimulant effect

Watch for: Other caffeine-containing products, MAOIs, and stimulant medications (for ADHD or weight loss)

Additive stimulant effects can raise heart rate and blood pressure.

Peppermint oil

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  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established

GERD/reflux medications

Relaxes the lower oesophageal sphincter and can worsen acid reflux.

Cyclosporine and other CYP3A4-metabolized drugs

May alter blood levels of some medications.