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10/06/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Researchers find a natural remedy for hair loss – and you’ll never guess what it is

Looking for an herbal remedy for hair loss? Try the herb called Siberian geranium, scientifically known as Geranium sibiricum. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine confirmed the hair growth-promoting effect of the extract of Siberian geranium. For the study, researchers at Chung-Ang University in Korea and the University of Hawaii […]

09/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Yoga basti effectively manages osteoarthritis symptoms

Osteoarthritis, a common degenerative disease seen in the elderly, is treated in Ayurvedic medicine with yoga basti. In a study published in the International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, the effects of yoga basti in osteoarthritis were evaluated. Researchers from India conducted the study by recruiting 30 people with osteoarthritis to participate. Then, the study participants […]

09/18/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Velvet bean is a natural remedy for male sexual dysfunction

Velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) is a powerful natural alternative treatment for male sexual dysfunction. This was the conclusion of a recent study published in the International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine which validated the tropical legume’s efficacy in improving sperm motility and increasing sperm count in human males. Fifteen males, all of whom had one form […]

09/14/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Citral can be used to induce cell death (apoptosis) in drug-resistant breast cancer cells

Research reveals that citral can be used to induce apoptosis on drug-resistant cancer cells in a spheroid model. This study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked into the potential of citral to specifically target its cytotoxic activity against drug-resistant breast cancer cells. There have been many advancements in breast cancer therapies […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Leaves of this Egyptian plant could be the next big thing in alternative medicine, according to this study

An Italian study gave top marks to the leaves of the warka (Ficus vasta), a species of fig tree found in Egypt. Long used as an ethnomedicine for all kinds of illnesses, the leaves are reported to contain plenty of phenolics with strong antioxidant activity. Natural sources of these antioxidants are growing more important as […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers say that this traditional Chinese herbal complex can promote hair growth

A herbal complex from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) might offer a safe and natural means of restoring the hair of people who suffer from spot baldness. In an animal study, Korean researchers showed that this complex could encourage bald mice to regenerate their lost hair. The Chinese herbal complex is made from the chameleon plant, […]

09/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Children with asthma found to respond better to TCM treatments than conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs

Parents of children with asthma can breathe a sigh of relief once they hear about a potential alternative to conventional bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory drugs. According to a 2017 study, pediatric asthma patients experience improved control after taking traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment. Children are particularly vulnerable to asthma. The last few years have witnessed increasing numbers of pediatric asthma cases […]

08/30/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Chinese medicine found to help COPD patients strengthen their lungs

Radix Stemonae is a traditional Chinese remedy used to treat various lung conditions. Its use in Asian ethnomedicine – where it is called bai bu – is based on the tuber’s “warm” properties; that is, it is used to clear “cold” conditions, under which chronic respiratory disorders are usually developed. Bai bu’s popularity has only been increasing […]

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Extracts from the common violet found to reduce body fat

The northeastern violet (Viola mandshurica) is a common East Asian herb that has been used for many medicinal purposes over the centuries. Korean researchers reported that extracts from this species of violet could reduce body fat and prevent obesity. Obesity is one of the modern plagues. Bad enough on its own, it makes patients more vulnerable to […]

08/28/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Artichokes show remarkable cholesterol-reducing properties

The plant world has long been viewed as a source of viable remedies for hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol. One such plant that has been considered as a potential cure is artichoke. Thus, a study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences has taken an in-depth look at the possible cardiovascular and renal […]

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