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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
07/03/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Polysaccharides from medicinal herbs demonstrate antioxidant and anti-tumor properties
A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine examined the antioxidant and antitumor properties of polysaccharides from medicinal plants. This study was carried out by researchers from Jinan University and Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital in China. Oxidative stress has been increasingly recognized as the main contributing factor in the development of diseases, from […]
07/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Herbal remedies from traditional Chinese medicine found to effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a review published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from China looked at the potential of Chinese herbal medicines on the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. They found that certain components from Chinese herbal medicines may be used as a natural, safe, cost-effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the […]
07/02/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
TCM’s red sage is lethal to drug-resistant cancer
Researchers continue to investigate the therapeutic potential of natural medicines, such as red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza). Also known as danshen or Chinese sage, the herb is a popular traditional Chinese medicine with numerous biological activities, including anticancer. In a recent study, a team of researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the Institute of Biotechnology and Drug Research […]
06/27/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Traditional Chinese exercise therapy found to effectively treat depression and improve glucose levels in diabetics
Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese exercise, may be beneficial to people with depression and Type 2 diabetes. A study published in the journal Chinese Medicine revealed that baduanjin can improve symptoms of depression and lower blood sugar levels of people with diabetes. People with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from depression than healthy people, […]
06/26/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Chinese goldthread found to effectively treat neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s
Researchers have discovered a potential herbal medicine for Parkinson’s disease. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that Chinese goldthread, scientifically known as Coptis chinensis, exhibits protective effects against diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that impairs movement. People with this condition […]
06/25/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Median nerve mechanosensitivity reduced by acupuncture: Randomized trial
A study published in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine looked at the immediate effects of acupuncture on the mechanosensitivity of the median nerve. The study was carried out by researchers from the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (Instituto Politecnico de Leiria) and the University of Porto (Universidade do Porto) in Portugal. Animal studies show that acupuncture […]
06/21/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation inhibited by astragalus saponins
Researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University examined the ability of astragalus (huang qi) saponins to inhibit inflammation. They published their results in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Excessive nitric oxide (NO) and pro-inflammatory cytokines are produced during the progression of inflammatory diseases and cancer. Astragalus saponins are known to inhibit inflammation. In this study, […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Acupuncture found to improve mobility in those with osteoarthritis of the knee
Acupuncture is a type of healing technique that has been shown to relieve pain, including those caused by osteoarthritis. In addition to this, it can also improve gait or mobility in people with osteoarthritis of the knee, according to a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In the study, a team of […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Salvia miltiorrhiza found to be toxic to multi-drug resistant cancer cells
A study published in the journal The American Journal of Chinese Medicine examined the cytotoxicity and the biological mechanisms of red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) on diverse resistant and sensitive cancer cell lines. The study was conducted by researchers from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and the Institute of Biotechnology and Drug Research in Germany. Red sage […]
06/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
TCM’s Coptis chinensis found to have neuroprotective effects against disease causes by oxidative stress, including Parkinson’s
A team of researchers from Germany and China assessed the potential protective effects of Chinese goldthread, scientifically known as Coptis chinensis, against diseases associated with oxidative stress, such as Parkinson’s disease. The team published their findings in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine, the rhizome of the Chinese goldthread is commonly […]
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