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Medical marijuana legalized in Peru

Global Politics

The proposal at first was controversial because of the thriving illegal drug trade: Peru is the world’s second largest producer of coca leaves — the source plant for cocaine — and some worried that drug gangs would branch into the marijuana business.

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Herb Abuse!

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Herb Abuse!

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Health Note: Herbal Supplements

Health Note: Herbal Liver Toxicity

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Hawaiian Awa

Kava is one of the top selling herbal supplements in the world. Known for its calming qualities, kava’s roots can be traced to the South Pacific Islands, where it was used for medicinal purposes and in ceremonial gatherings. In Hawaii, kava is more commonly known as awa (ah-va). As Heidi Chang reports, the plant is […]

Health Note: Herbal Tea

Living on Earth’s Diane Toomey reports what drinking some herbal teas can do to your teeth.

Health Note: Herbal Certification

Living on Earth’s Diane Toomey reports on a new certification program for herbal products.

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Health Update

Maggie Villiger reports that the herbal supplement ginkgo biloba may be able to treat altitude sickness.