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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
11/13/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review: Can the danshen herb be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease?
In this article, researchers from the University of Macau summarized and explored the effects of bioactive components of danshen on the major characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease in preclinical studies. Their review appeared in the journal Chinese Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive impairment. It is difficult to develop effective […]
11/06/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Herbal formula Zuo Jun Wan makes gastric cancer cells more susceptible to cisplatin treatments
In this study, researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluated the effects of an herbal formula called zuo jin wan (ZJW) on gastric cancer (GC) cells and examined its mechanism of action. The results of their study were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. In human gastric cancer cases, treatment failure is […]
11/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review investigates the effects of Chinese herbal baths as treatments for uremic pruritus
Researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal bath therapy (CHBT) as a treatment for uremic pruritus (UP). The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Traditionally, CHBT is used as an external therapy to treat UP — […]
11/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
New “old” medicine in Thailand: Researchers discover how a species of medicinal mushroom, new to the area, spreads and grows
Medicinal mushrooms have long been used in traditional Asian medicines to treat a wide variety of ailments. In particular, mushroom species that belong to the genus Ganoderma have been extensively studied for their therapeutic properties, thanks to an abundance of beneficial plant compounds. In a study that appeared in the journal MycoKeys, researchers from Thailand reported a Ganoderma […]
10/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Acupuncture found to help with depression in patients after stroke
Acupuncture is an age-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that has withstood the test of time. Even today, acupuncture is still used to assist in healing and recovery, as well as to relieve discomfort and pain. Acupuncture therapy is popular among patients who have undergone intensive and harsh treatments, such as surgeries and chemo-radiation therapy. Because […]
10/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can TCM help improve psoriasis vulgaris symptoms?
In this article, researchers from China, Macau, and the U.S. discussed the pathogenesis of psoriasis and the clinical therapeutic principles used in modern medicine and in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This review was published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Psoriasis is a chronic, painful, and disfiguring non-contagious skin disease. It affects at least 200 million people worldwide. […]
10/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What can TCM do against ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes sores along the intestinal tract. This disease can be debilitating, and if left untreated, it can also lead to life-threatening complications such as severe bleeding and colon cancer. Today, ulcerative colitis remains without a cure, and relief from its symptoms is solely dependent on prompt […]
10/22/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Positive outcomes of qigong training in women: Reduced inflammation, increased gene expression
In this study, Polish researchers evaluated changes in the gene expression associated with the cellular stress response in peripheral mononuclear blood cells (PMBC) in healthy women after qigong training. The results of their study were published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. According to studies, qigong — an ancient Chinese exercise related to […]
10/21/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers study the pharmacokinetic properties of a compound derived from red sage
Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate is a water-soluble compound derived from tanshinone IIA, the active component of the medicinal plant red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Also known as danshen, this powerful herb has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat chronic diseases, most notably cerebrovascular diseases and cardiovascular diseases. According to numerous studies, sodium tanshinone IIA […]
10/21/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
New extraction method can potentially improve the health benefits of astragalus
The use of herbal supplements has gained traction in recent years due to the increasing number of studies demonstrating the therapeutic potential of traditionally used medicinal plants. The potency of herbal supplements relies heavily on the method used to extract the plant’s active components. The type of solvent used for extraction also affects not just […]
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