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| cause unsightly acne-like skin eruptions. If you experience this side effect, discontinue use and avoid products that contain iodine. |
| Kudzu root (Pueraria lobata, P. pseudohirsuta). Unappreciated in the American Southeast, where it has become a rampant weed, kudzu root is prized in Asia for its ability to reduce alcohol cravings, help reverse the damage caused by an overconsumption of alcohol and strengthen the liver. Its long history of medicinal use in China and Japan prompted U.S. researchers to experiment with it, using golden hamsters, a species notorious for its alcoholic capacity. When kudzu extract reduced the hamsters' cravings, it became famous overnight. |
| Kudzu tea, made from the whole root, is different from kudzu starch sold in health food stores as a thickening agent resembling cornstarch. Kudzu's flavonoids, which are believed to be the plant's active medicinal ingredients, increase blood flow, improve circulation and relax smooth muscle tissue. Brew as a decoction or look for Asian kudzu powders (see page 29). |
| Lemon juice, lemon peel. Used for centuries for health complaints of every description, lemon juice, lemon peel and pectin from lemons all help cleanse the body and speed the elimination of toxins use organically grown lemons whenever possible. Add lemon juice to water, tea or other liquids, and grated peel to any tea blend or add citrus pectin to any recipe calling for powdered psyllium husk or other fiber. |
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