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News & Articles By Janine Acero
09/13/2020
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By Janine Acero
6 Natural and effective alternatives to ibuprofen
Over-the-counter medicines (OTCs) are a double-edged sword: They are readily available and can relieve your symptoms quickly, but once you have become reliant on them, they can make you sicker with adverse side effects. Ibuprofen is one such OTC medicine: While it’s used at a rate of billions of doses every year to treat pain, […]
12/16/2019
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By Janine Acero
Science confirms usefulness of TCM in slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease
Kidney diseases are silent killers, and many experts have explored numerous herbal remedies to address chronic kidney disease. Researchers from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine investigated the therapeutic effects and mechanisms of jian pi yi shen formula (JPYSF) in treating chronic kidney disease. The results of their study were published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. JPYSF is […]
09/09/2019
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By Janine Acero
Korean red ginseng has anti-inflammatory properties, researchers confirm
Korean researchers studied the anti-inflammatory properties of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, commonly known as Korean red ginseng, as a potential treatment for inflammatory symptoms of arthritis, gastritis, and hepatitis. They focused on ginsenoside, one of its major active ingredients, which exhibited anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Korean red ginseng (KRG), […]
09/05/2019
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By Janine Acero
Astragalus shows amazing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects
For many years, traditional healers have relied on herbal medicines to address illnesses, including the threat of cancer. One of these herbs is astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), an adaptogen used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University recently reviewed the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of A. membranaceus. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A. […]
08/29/2019
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By Janine Acero
It’s time to look at galangal, ginger’s lesser known (but equally potent) relative
Ginger is a popular spice renowned for its uses in food and medicine. Many studies support its health benefits, but little is known about its potent relative – galangal. Now scientists from India evaluated the physicochemical composition of the essential oil of Kaempferia galanga, commonly known as galangal or aromatic ginger. Their findings appeared in the Journal of Essential Oil […]
08/28/2019
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By Janine Acero
Can we use TCM to treat COPD?
The habit of smoking primarily affects a person’s respiratory system and, over time, impairs their breathing. One of the many diseases caused by smoking is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – an inflammatory lung disease that obstructs the flow of air to the lungs. People with COPD have a high risk of developing other chronic diseases, such as heart disease and lung cancer. Traditional […]
08/26/2019
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By Janine Acero
Fermented red ginseng relieves side effects of colitis medication
Sometimes the medications that are meant to treat a certain condition can cause side effects that leave your body more vulnerable to sickness. Certain pharmaceutical drugs, for example, cause immunosuppression and colitis. Korean researchers studied the effects of Asian ginseng (red ginseng) on these side effects. Their findings were published in The American Journal of […]
07/30/2019
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By Janine Acero
Fermented red ginseng alleviates immunosuppression caused by colitis pharmaceutical treatment
Korean researchers studied the effects of red ginseng on immunosuppression caused by pharmaceutical colitis treatments. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Red ginseng (RG, the steamed roots of Panax ginseng Meyer) has been used in the development of a variety of products. To study the immunomodulating effects of RG, the […]
07/09/2019
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By Janine Acero
The pharmacology and phytochemistry of Carthamus tinctorius L. (safflower)
Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compiled comprehensive and up-to-date information on the phytochemistry and pharmacology of Carthamus tinctorius, also known as safflower. Their review appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Safflower is a multifunctional cash crop. Its flowers and seeds are used extensively in folk medicine in China, Japan, Korea, […]
07/03/2019
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By Janine Acero
Astragalus membranaceus relieves inflammation and protects against gastrointestinal cancer: Review
Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University reviewed the anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties of Astragalus membranaceus, a medicinal herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A. membranaceus is used in TCM to make herbal formulations for the treatment of various diseases and disorders. It has […]
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