Chinese Herb Kudzu Reduces Consumption Of Alcohol

According to a new study published in the current issue of Drug and Alcohol Dependence by McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School researchers, an extract of the Chinese herb kudzu reduces binge drinking and could be useful in the treatment of alcoholism. David Penetar, PhD, lead author of the study from the Behavioral Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory at McLean Hospital, explains: “Our ...

Chinese Herb Kudzu May Help Drinkers Cut Down

Title: Chinese Herb Kudzu May Help Drinkers Cut Down Category: Health News Created: 5/18/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2012 12:00:00 AM

Herb Baer Appointed President of Polar USA

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polar ( www.polarusa.com ), the market leader and pioneer in heart rate training technology, today announced the appointment of Herb Baer as President ...

Pot-infused 'herb dinners' turning up in Oregon eateries

Thirteen years after Oregon became one of the first states to make medical marijuana legal, Wallace and business partner Michael Shea think they've found a way to fit in the big gray area between making a living from medical marijuana and going to jail.

Herbal walk focuses on 19th century medical remedies

During the 19th century, a doctor in southern Oconee County was well known for his medical treatments using remedies that he gleaned from slaves newly arrived from Africa and the native Indians who lived on the land for centuries.