Chinese compound could cure hangovers and inhibit alcohol dependency
Posted January 13, 2012 5:34 pm.
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Researchers have discovered a Chinese compound that could one day put an end to hangovers.
A scientist a the University of California decided to look into Hovenia — an extract from the Chinese raisin tree — after realizing her family members did not get drunk at family gatherings when it was used as a spice in cooking.
Months of research and testing revealed that the plant contains a component which counteracts intoxication in rats, and inhibits alcohol dependency.
The scientist has applied for a patent and hopes to begin clinical trials on humans as soon as she gets funding.
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