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01/20/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Study shows compounds in ancient herbal medicine can help increase longevity
Having good lifestyle habits like exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet are key to improving your well-being and boosting longevity. But can ancient remedies help people live longer? According to a study, one herb often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may have longevity-extending and anti-aging properties. The study was conducted by a research team from […]
04/05/2022
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By Franz Walker
Compounds in oriental penthorum found to be promising treatments for MRSA infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains difficult to treat due to its resistance to antibiotics. With this in mind, Chinese researchers looked into oriental penthorum (Penthorum chinense Pursh), a plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to see whether it could be used to fight MRSA. More commonly known in China as guan huang cao, oriental penthorum is traditionally used by the Miao ethnic […]
02/24/2022
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By Franz Walker
Jingfukang: The TCM herbal medicine that stops lung cancer in its tracks
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Around 25 percent of all cancer deaths each year is due to lung cancer, more than that from colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. With this in mind, researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Shanghai Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine […]
11/29/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Chinese herbal formula found to protect against Parkinson’s disease
Nearly one million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease. This makes it the second most common neurodegenerative disease just behind Alzheimer’s disease, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a recent study published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine, a team from Fudan University in Shanghai explored which herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are […]
05/04/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can a plantain from Asia keep liver disease at bay?
Plantago asiatica, also known as Chinese plantain, is a useful plant that belongs to the plantain or fleawort (Plantaginaceae) family. It is native to East Asia, where it’s widely used as a folk medicine for a variety of ailments, such as digestive problems, urinary system inflammation and liver disease. In Japan, the leaves of Chinese plantain […]
02/03/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ethnomedicinal uses of plants grown in gardens in the Eastern Himalayas
In this study, researchers from India, Nepal and Fiji explored and documented the diversity and population status of ethnomedicinal plants grown in home gardens and their medicinal uses. Their findings were published in the Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. Not much is known about the ethnomedicinal plants commonly planted in home gardens in the foothill region of […]
11/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study looks at the biologicical activity of Picrasma javanica
In this study, researchers from Japan and Myanmar analyzed the phytochemical composition and biological properties of Picrasma javanica, also known as quassia wood. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. P. javanica is a medium-sized tree from the Simaroubaceae family that is widely distributed in tropical Asia. In their previous study, the […]
10/20/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Phytochemical properties of Semecarpus anacardium (marking nut tree)
In this study, researchers from India isolated and characterized compounds from the methanolic extract of Semecarpus anacardium (marking nut tree) seeds. They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Plant-derived compounds play a key role in medicine, thanks to their biological activities. Thirty percent of all modern medications are based […]
10/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ginkgo biloba found to have neuroprotective effects against retinal ganglion cell degeneration
In this study, South Korean researchers investigated the neuroprotective effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) against hypoxic injury to retinal ganglion cells (RGC) both in vitro and in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Hypoxia-induced oxidative stress and disturbed microvascular circulation are both implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. On the […]
08/01/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Survival medicine 101: Three natural remedies for pain relief, infections and for improving heart health
Herbs and plants make for potent medicines and holistic treatments for a range of ailments, from muscle pain to bacterial infections. These natural remedies also do not cause harmful side effects like drugs and are cost-efficient to boot. In one of his recent articles published online, prepper and natural medicine proponent Claude Davis shared three […]
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