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03/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Evaluation of extracts from bushclover (Lespedeza bicolor) for anticancer, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities

A study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine assessed the numerous beneficial effects of shrubby bushclover (Lespedeza bicolor). Shrubby buschclover methanolic extracts were obtained from 300 grams of aerial parts and roots. The researcher conducted preliminary phytochemical screenings to identify the various constituents of bushclover. Secondary metabolites were discovered, namely, flavonoids, terpenes, tannins, […]

03/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

TCM medicines confirmed to accelerate cell death of breast cancer tumors

A team of researchers from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine has uncovered promising breast cancer treatment in two unlikely substances. One is tetrandrine, a natural plant-based alkaloid with health benefits ranging from pain alleviation to tumor growth inhibition, while the other is arsenic trioxide, a traditional Chinese remedy with a history of cancer therapy. […]

03/16/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Traditional Chinese Medicine: tetrandrine and arsenic trioxide work synergistically to inhibit proliferation of triple negative breast cancer cells

A research paper published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine has shown the efficacy of tetrandrine plus arsenic trioxide in suppressing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cell proliferation. Cells from the HCC1937 cell line were cultured, harvested, then prepared into single-cell suspensions divided into numerous experimental groups. The cells that were treated with tetrandrine, arsenic […]

03/15/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Acupuncture found to relieve depression symptoms at the molecular and behavioral levels

As a fundamental element of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture has been used to remedy a wide array of ailments for thousands of years. Only recently has it been utilized as a treatment for depression. Its efficacy against this mood disorder has been called into question by a multitude of mental health professionals. This, in turn, […]

03/14/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Analysis of the effects of acupuncture on depression, based on a study of chronically stressed rat pituitary glands

Researchers from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and Beijing Technology And Business University discovered that acupuncture can be used to treat depression at a molecular level. For their study, the investigative team utilized 48 rats that they divided into four groups, with one serving as the control group. The rats from the three other […]

01/15/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Astragalus found to protect against drug-induced liver injury: Study

The liver is a very important organ that is, unfortunately, vulnerable to various toxic agents and harmful elements. Among these are drugs like paracetamol that, when taken in doses that exceed what’s recommended, can stress out or even damage the liver. Fortunately, an investigative team comprising of researchers from Saudi Arabia, Cairo, and Turkey have […]

06/05/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

9 Ways to remedy bronchitis at home

Bronchitis is not fun to deal with; you’ll cough, you’ll wheeze, and you’ll feel short of breath. Fortunately, this infection is manageable. There are several home remedies available that can help you deal with this irritating condition. From essential oils to warm teas, MedicalNewsToday.com states that these are the best ways to ease the load […]

05/15/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Researchers discover that strawberries can inhibit breast cancer in mice

Not only are strawberries a delicious fruit, they could also be a cancer-fighting food in the future. Thanks to the efforts of Latin American and European researchers, the potency of strawberries against breast cancer among mice has been established. In the new study first published in the journal Scientific Reports, the team of researchers has […]

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