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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. […]

03/04/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Extracts from Glossogyne tenuifolia can reduce hepatocyte apoptosis, hypertrophy

Researchers from Taiwan and Vietnam investigated whether or not Glossogyne tenuifolia could improve acute liver injury caused by streptozotocin-induced diabetes. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. G. tenuifolia (hsiang ju) is used to make a traditional herbal tea in Penghu Island, Taiwan. Local residents also use it as a folk […]

02/17/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers look at the anti-inflammatory properties of TCM made from bitter orange and gardenia

Medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory components are of great scientific interest due to the role played by inflammation in the development of chronic diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), several herbs are known to have the ability to reduce inflammation by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory molecules. In a recent study published in the Chinese Journal of […]

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 […]

02/10/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Which herbal treatments in TCM help boost memory?

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is defined as the transitional stage between cognitive decline caused by aging and severe cognitive decline caused by brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Research suggests that the prevalence of MCI increases with age, affecting about 25.2 percent of adults between the ages of 80 and 84. Over the […]

02/05/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

How can TCM help with mild cognitive impairment?

In this article, researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia evaluated clinical evidence for various Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) used to treat mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Their review was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. It is estimated that MCI affects six to 12 percent of the population. Early treatment, however, […]

01/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Review explores potential benefits and adverse effects of Tripterygium wilfordii

Researchers from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine evaluated the incidence rate of nephrotoxicity (toxicity in the kidneys) resulting from the use of Tripterygium wilfordii Hook. F (TwHF) preparations approved by the China Food and Drug Administration, as well as the potential risk factors involved. Their results were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. T. wilfordii, also known as […]

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 […]

01/27/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

TCM formula makes cancer cells more susceptible to drug therapy

Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the fourth most common cancer in men and the seventh most common cancer in women. This disease is characterized by the formation of malignant cancer cells along the stomach lining. This type of cancer cells has the ability to spread to other parts of the stomach. Although there risk factors […]

01/02/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers investigate TCM’s shen shuai and its ability to treat chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to conditions that can cause kidney damage and impair kidney function. Disorders like diabetes and high blood pressure often lead to CKD. In turn, CKD increases a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. If left untreated, CKD can also cause kidney failure, which is fatal and requires dialysis or kidney […]

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