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Kudzu
 Kudzu is native to the forests of Japan and Southeast Asia, but can now be found abundantly in the southern United States. Modern research into this ancient herb indicates its primary phytocompounds may hold the clue to lessening alcohol desire.Kudzu features prominently in the medicinal and culinary cultures of Southeast Asia, where it was first mentioned in the famous Han dynasty's Shen Nong Herbal (circa 206 B.C. - 23 A.D.) In recent years however, Kudzu preparations have been thrust into thespotlight as a possible aid for alcohol withdrawal support. A widely publicized university study suggested that its active ingredients reduced the desire for alcohol in animal experiments.COMMON NAMES: Ge Gen (Mandarin), Kakkon (Japanese), Kalgun (Korean), Japanese Arrowroot, Pueraria Root.
Common use: Antioxidant; soothing digestive aid; muscular tension; minor aches & pain; blood pressure support; culinary food starch thickener (powder).
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