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03/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Animal study reveals that Chinese mulberry demonstrates protective effects against liver injuries caused by oxidative stress

Cudrania tricuspidata, commonly known as Chinese mulberry or mandarin melon berry, is a small, cold-hardy tree that’s been used as a source of food and medicine in China for thousands of years. Today, it is grown in different parts of the world and is known for its red raspberry-like fruits, which ripen in late summer. […]

09/26/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Can mulberry treat diabetes?

Mulberries are fruit-bearing plants known for producing colorful berries. These fruits, which come in different colors, can be used for many things: They can be eaten as snacks or used to make beverages, or even taken as medicine. According to studies, mulberries have the ability to lower blood sugar levels, making them potent anti-diabetic agents. In China, a particular species […]

06/18/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Anthocyanin-rich goka fruit helps diabetics improve their glucose tolerance

Obesity-associated insulin resistance is one of the major risk factors for many metabolic diseases, such as dyslipidemia and Type 2 diabetes. The good thing is this can be attenuated by supplementing with the fruit of goka (Acanthopanax senticosus and Eleutherococcus senticosus), or more commonly known as Siberian ginseng. Goka fruit is rich in anthocyanins, which […]

06/11/2019 / By Michelle Simmons

Application of food therapy in TCM for controlling hypertension

A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine looked at the beneficial effects of food therapy on controlling hypertension or high blood pressure. The study was conducted by Ping Zou, a researcher at Nipissing University in Canada. This paper sums up basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the principles of food therapy, […]

05/23/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Could galangal be the next functional superfood?

Kaempferia galanga, also known as aromatic ginger or galangal, is a highly valued medicinal plant that is also cultivated as a spice in some tropical countries, such as India and Malaysia. K. galanga belongs to the ginger family Zingiberaceae and is one of the most important plants in the industry due to its many applications. Recently, researchers […]

05/06/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Gac seeds exhibit anti-inflammatory action

In this study, researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of saponins extracted from the seeds of gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng), an edible fruit from Southeast Asia valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. The results of their chemical and biological analyses were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The […]

06/26/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Hailed by traditional Chinese healers as an “immortal health elixir,” kombucha is one of the best beverages for health

For 2,000 years, kombucha has been imbibed as a healthy beverage in the East. Traditional Chinese medicine called the fermented sweetened tea the “immortal health elixir” for its many benefits. A Spanish study determined that the various bio-active compounds in this fascinating superfood work together to support human health. Bio-active compounds are not strictly nutrients since […]

06/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Not just for coffee: Cinnamon found to have potent anti-cancer effects in latest research

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has established that Cinnamomum cassia, or more commonly known as Chinese cinnamon, has been found to have anti-cancer effects. The study was a collaborative effort from researchers at the National Institute of Forest Science, Andong National University, and Kyonggi University in South Korea. In particular, they took an extract from the twigs […]

03/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Fermented tea protects the liver from oxidative stress with antioxidant properties that regulate glucose levels

A lot of diseases, such as fatty liver disease, are caused by oxidative stress. Fortunately, there are natural treatments that help fight it. One of these is a fermented tea called Pu-erh that contains antioxidant properties and glucose-regulating extracts and can protect the liver from impairment. A team of researchers from China examined the oxidative stress reduction […]

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