Introduction

Soy, a plant in the pea family (Fabaceae), has been common in Asian diets for thousands of years. It is found in modern American diets as a food or food additive. 

 

Common Names—Radix peaonia alba 

Latin Name ---- Peaonia lactiflora Pall.

Specification Paeoniflorin 10% 30% 80% HPLC

Traditional Use

Soybeans, the high-protein seeds of the soy plant, contain isoflavones, which are compounds similar to the female hormone estrogen. 

Pharmaceutical Clinical

• isoflavones are believed to have antioxidant properties. The soy isoflavone genistein also may increase the flexibility of blood vessels. 

• isoflavones are similar to synthetic estrogens like tamoxifen and ipriflavone, which have been shown to be effective in preventing or reducing bone loss. 

• One recent study showed that 60 g of soy protein isolate added to the daily diet substantially reduced the frequency of hot flashes in some postmenopausal women.