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04/05/2022
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By Franz Walker
Compounds in oriental penthorum found to be promising treatments for MRSA infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains difficult to treat due to its resistance to antibiotics. With this in mind, Chinese researchers looked into oriental penthorum (Penthorum chinense Pursh), a plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to see whether it could be used to fight MRSA. More commonly known in China as guan huang cao, oriental penthorum is traditionally used by the Miao ethnic […]
02/24/2022
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By Franz Walker
Jingfukang: The TCM herbal medicine that stops lung cancer in its tracks
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Around 25 percent of all cancer deaths each year is due to lung cancer, more than that from colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. With this in mind, researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Shanghai Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine […]
09/10/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Human glioma (cancer) cells can be destroyed with baicalein flavonoid from Scutellaria baicalensis
In a study, researchers from Qingdao University‘s School of Basic Medicine revealed that baicalein, a flavonoid present in Scutellaria spp., can potentially be used in cancer therapy. The results of their study were published in The American Journal for Chinese Medicine. Baicalein is a natural flavonoid that has exhibited anti-cancer activity. However, the molecular mechanism for this […]
09/01/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Animal study reveals the hepatoprotective effects of Lasianthera africana
Scientists from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria examined the hepatoprotective properties of Lasianthera africana, a shrub native to central Africa. Their findings were published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine. The team investigated L. africana‘s ability to protect the liver from isoniazid (INH)- and rifampicin (RIF)-induced liver damage. The team used a rodent model of oxidative liver […]
09/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the efficacy of TCM extraction methods to deliver drug-like molecules
In this study, researchers from Australia and China investigated whether the extraction methods used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are capable of delivering molecules with drug-like physical and chemical properties. Their findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. TCM is an important reservoir for natural products with useful biological properties. TCM extraction methods, […]
06/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A closer look at the anti-diabetic properties of flavonoids found in traditional Chinese medicine
Researchers from China systematically summarized the results of studies on flavonoids from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with anti-diabetic properties. Their review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders marked by high blood sugar levels. Approximately four percent of people around the world suffer from […]
05/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
False starwort: Explore the many health benefits of the “ginseng of the lungs”
Pseudostellaria heterophylla, also referred to as false starwort or “ginseng of the lungs,” is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been used in China for centuries. In TCM, false starwort is used to invigorate the spleen, replenish qi, moisten the lungs and improve blood circulation. Some of the common ailments addressed by this herb […]
05/05/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Researchers look into the protective effects of American and Asian ginseng against metabolic dysfunction
Researchers from the China Pharmaceutical University revealed that American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) work differently against metabolic dysfunction. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Both American and Asian ginseng are well regarded for their multiple pharmacological uses. However, their mechanisms of action for preventing metabolic dysfunction are still unknown. […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
Acupressure is a self-massage technique used by Ancient Chinese healers to treat certain illnesses and pain. This healing art, often referred to as acupuncture without needles, involves the application of manual pressure using the fingertips to stimulate specific points called acupoints along the body. This action is believed to activate the body’s self-healing mechanism. According to […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the potential of acupuncture in diabetes treatments
Diabetes is a chronic disease that’s now considered a global epidemic. It is one of the fastest growing diseases in the U.S. and ranks seventh in the World Health Organization‘s (WHO) top 10 global causes of deaths. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), nearly half a billion people worldwide aged 20 to 79 were […]
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