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12/03/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity
Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which is to help […]
06/15/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Experts look at differences between Asian and American ginseng when it comes to treating metabolic disorders
Ginseng is a well-known herb, used in traditional medicine the world over. But it’s worth noting that “ginseng” refers to over 10 varieties of the man-shaped root of the Panax genus, the most popular being Asian ginseng (P. ginseng) and American ginseng (P. quinquefolius). Both American and Asian ginseng are known to boost immunity, regulate blood sugar levels and […]
10/19/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Black ginseng found to protect against lung injury caused by particulate matter
Ginseng is a popular herb used to improve immune function and address sexual dysfunction. It refers to the root of any species belonging to the genus Panax that is used in traditional medicine. P. ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng, is one of the most commonly used ginseng varieties. Depending on how they are processed, […]
10/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Combined extracts from Chinese lacquer tree and hardy rubber tree show promise as NAFLD treatment
Rhus verniciflua (now Toxicodendron vernicifluum), commonly known as the Chinese lacquer tree, has been used in traditional medicine in East Asia for centuries. In Korea, it is used to relieve abdominal pain caused by stomach disorders and to stop bleeding. Parts of the Chinese lacquer tree are also used in China and Japan as remedies for blood disorders, infectious diseases and […]
10/07/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Traditional Chinese medicine as a complementary treatment for mild and serious diseases
A recent study by researchers at the China Medical University in Taiwan and the University of Chicago discussed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its application in the treatment of acute and critical medical conditions. In developed nations as well as in many Eastern countries, modern medications developed in the West are routinely used for clinical treatments while traditional medicines are only used by […]
10/06/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bupleurum can help treat diabetic kidney injury: Study
Bupleurum smithii is a perennial herb best known for its thick rhizome, which is used for medicinal purposes. Native to East Asia, especially in the northern and central parts of China, the roots of B. smithii are often used as a regional substitute for bei chai hu (B. chinense), an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat […]
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 […]
09/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The efficacy of Chinese medicine for the treatment of acute and critical medical conditions
Researchers at the China Medical University in Taiwan and the University of Chicago discussed the theory of Chinese medicine and its application in the treatment of acute and critical medical conditions, including epidemics. Their review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In developed nations and Eastern countries, western medicine is routinely used for treatment while traditional […]
09/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Bupleurum polysaccharides inhibit renal inflammation and fibrotic process
Researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai investigated the effects of Bupleurum polysaccharides isolated from Bupleurum smithii, an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), on diabetic kidney injury. They reported their findings in an article published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. For their experiment, the researchers first induced diabetes and renal injury in mice using […]
07/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A closer look at the health benefits offered by the hardy rubber tree, a source of traditional Chinese medicine
Eucommia ulmoides, also known as the hardy rubber tree, is native to the mountainous areas of southwestern China. According to ancient Chinese medical records, the bark of this plant has been used as medicine for 2,000 years. The earliest study involving the hardy rubber tree reported that it has the ability to lower blood pressure. Since then, […]
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