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03/06/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Philippines and Singapore look into COCONUT OIL molecules as potential cures for the coronavirus

Coconut oil has been widely marketed as a superfood that provides a range of health benefits – from improving heart health to boosting brain function. Now, researchers from Singapore and the Philippines are exploring its potential use as a treatment for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency […]

09/19/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Plants from the laurel family found to exhibit potent antiviral properties

The genus Litsea is comprised of evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs that belong to the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It contains about 200 plant species, and some of them have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat traumatic injuries and relieve symptoms of pain. From this genus, Litsea verticillata was the first plant species identified […]

09/17/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Chinese skullcap herb found to kill ovarian cancer cells

Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its roots have been used since ancient times to treat various conditions, such as inflammation, hypertension, psoriasis, and respiratory infections. S. baicalensis contains many active components, the most widely studied of which are the flavonoids baicalin and baicalein. Baicalin has been shown to have neuroprotective, […]

09/11/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

TCM found to effectively treat recurring urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health problem anywhere in the world. According to studies, it affects about 150 million people each year. UTI occurs when bacteria get into the urine and make their way to the bladder. The resulting inflammation can cause pain in the lower abdomen and back or a burning sensation. Antibiotics are often prescribed to […]

08/27/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Cordyceps mushrooms found to protect from allergens

Cordyceps is a genus of club-shaped parasitic fungi that are known to kill underground insects and arthropods. The most widely collected of these mushrooms is Cordyceps militaris, which is known for mummifying insects and using them as sources of biomass to produce spores. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Southern Taiwan University of Science […]

08/16/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Got an egg allergy? Iron treatment may help, says research

Eggs are one of the most common causes of food allergies. A person can develop an egg allergy when his or her immune system becomes sensitized (sensitive) to proteins present in egg whites and egg yolks. In the U.S., experts estimate that about 2 percent of children suffer from an egg allergy, but recent studies […]

08/15/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

The potential of metabolomics to support TCM research in treating viral pneumonia

Researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University summarized recent metabolomics research in search of evidence of the reliability and effectiveness of TCM in treating viral pneumonia. Their review was published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is now widely acknowledged as a reliable treatment for viral pneumonia. However, […]

07/30/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Review looks at efficacy of herbal medicines against influenza virus

In this article, researchers from The Ohio State University systematically reviewed various herbal extracts which, according to numerous studies, exhibit anti-viral activities against the influenza virus. This review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The researchers noted that the influenza virus has remained a consistent threat to the well-being of a variety […]

07/11/2019 / By Stephanie Diaz

Antiviral herbal medicines found to be effective against the influenza virus: Review

Researchers from The Ohio State University wrote a systematic review about antiviral herbal medicines that appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. They detailed the ability of these herbal medicines to inhibit the replication of the influenza virus. The rapid mutation of the influenza virus makes it a significant threat to the well-being of a variety of organisms. The high mutation rate […]

07/09/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Litsea species, used in TCM, shows promise as an antiviral treatment

Researchers from the U.S., Hong Kong, and Vietnam evaluated the anti-HIV and cytotoxic activities of compounds isolated from several Litsea plant species. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Litsea verticillata is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat swelling caused by injury or by snakebites. L. verticillata is the […]

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