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Kudzu herb extract could be a new treatment for alcoholism Special

New research on humans shows that puerarin, an extract from the kudzu root, reduces alcohol use. Harvard study shows potential of the herbal extract to prevent the disease.

Digital Journal Report by E. Hector Corsi - 1 comment

Study shows Kudzu a health risk in addition to being a nuisance

Kudzu, that fast-growing, stubborn, leafy vine that covers millions of acres of the southeastern U.S. has also been found to be a major source of surface ozone, a pollutant that can cause serious health problems in humans.

In the Media by Martin Laine - 1 comment

'The vine that ate the South' invades Canada Special

Kudzu, the invasive vine overrunning the southern United States, has been found in Canada for the first time. A patch on the north shore of Lake Erie near the town of Kingsville, Ontario, was first noticed in July of this year.

Digital Journal Report by Bob Gordon - 1 comment

Kudzu Eating Goats

Kudzu is a vine that has literally eaten the Southern part of the U.S. It's native to Asia, but was introduced into the U.S.A. in 1876 at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. It was then considered an ornamental vine, and was planted in the South.

In the Media by Debra Myers - 14 comments

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