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02/13/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Tannin from Sanguisorba officinalis exhibit potential anti-cancer properties

In this study, researchers from China identified the active compound and molecular mechanism of Sanguisorba officinalis against the Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathway, and developed Wnt inhibitors from natural products as anti-colorectal cancer agents. Their results were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. S. officinalis or di yu is a popular Chinese herb that can inhibit the growth […]

01/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

TCM’s thunder god vine is packed with unique health benefits, just don’t go overboard

Thunder god vine (Tripterygium wilfordii) is a medicinal plant that grows in the eastern and southern parts of China. Known locally as lei gong teng, it is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to address autoimmune disorders. According to studies, thunder god vine can suppress the immune system, prevent tumor growth and reduce pain and inflammation. This is why […]

12/31/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

East meets West: Can TCM and Western medicine “team up” to beat lung cancer?

Western medicine relies heavily on the use of modern drugs, which are often synthetic and cause undesirable side effects. On the other hand, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) makes use of medicinal plants and natural healing practices to address minor ailments or serious illnesses. Due to growing interest in and the resurgence of TCM use, researchers […]

12/02/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Modern TCM shows promise against liver cancer metastasis

Liver cancer is one of the deadliest types of human cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which often occurs in patients with already existing liver disease, is considered the most common form of liver cancer. One of the main characteristics of HCC is its tendency to migrate or metastasize to the lungs. Metastasis of cancer cells involves […]

11/06/2019 / 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 […]

10/15/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Investigating outcomes of integrative medicine vs. symptoms of lung cancer

Researchers from Chang Gung University in Taiwan compared the long-term effect of Western medicine and the combination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine on the prognosis of patients with lung cancer. The results of their study were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. For this longitudinal study, the researchers recruited 54 […]

10/14/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

TCM’s Si Jun Zi found to protect against the spread of cancer cells in the liver

Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer. Depending on its stage or the extent of its metastasis, the five-year survival rate of colorectal cancer patients is 65 percent. Luckily, researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine have found a traditional Chinese medicine that can stop cancer cells from spreading. This herbal remedy […]

10/14/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

TCM’s Yanghe Huayan found to have potent anti-tumor effects against breast cancer

Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs have a long history of use. The earliest record of Chinese medicine dates as far back as the 3rd century BCE. More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Chinese were already using plant-based treatments to address life-threatening diseases, such as breast cancer. In particular, an herbal preparation called yang he hua yan […]

10/10/2019 / By Arsenio Toledo

Study: Anti-cancer potential of modified si jun zi, a Chinese medicine formula

In this study, a team of researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China studied the effects of a modified decoction of si jun zi on the metastasis of colorectal cancer cells. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Si jun zi is a formula used in traditional Chinese medicine. […]

10/09/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Yanggan jiedu sanjie and its anti-hepatocarcinoma potential

In this study, researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluated the effects of yanggan jiedu sanjie (YGJDSJ), a modern traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulation on TGF-B1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in hepatocellular carcinoma Bel-7402 cells. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. EMT is an important part […]

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