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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
05/04/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What is Gua Sha therapy and how does it help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a complication caused by diabetes. Too much sugar in the blood can damage nerves throughout the body, especially in the legs and feet of diabetics. Depending on the affected nerves, DPN can cause minor symptoms, such as numbness, or excruciating pain. DPN can also cause heart problems and may even be […]
05/04/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What are the medicinal properties of this rare, endangered South Indian plant?
Trichopus zeylanicus, known locally as arogyapacha in India, is a dwarf shrub that belongs to the Dioscoreaceae or yam family. This medicinal plant has three subspecies, namely, T. zeylanicus subsp. zeylanicus, T. zeylanicus subsp. angustifolius and T. zeylanicus subsp. travancoricus. While the first two are endemic to Sri Lanka, the third subspecies is native to the Western Ghats […]
05/01/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Aromatherapy can be used to improve symptoms like depression, stress, and pain in post-partum women
The volatile oils present in plants have long been used to treat common human ailments. The earliest records of their use date as far back as the time of the Ancient Egyptians, who were credited with inventing the first ever method of extraction for these precious oils. Today, these natural products are known as essential oils and are […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the benefits of chicoric acid: How can this antioxidant be used in functional food?
Chicoric acid is a useful plant compound that is present in the roots of many plants, especially those that grow in the Mediterranean region. These plants have been used as alternative medicines or as food supplements for many years. The most abundant sources of chicoric acid include the roots of the flowering herbs, chicory (Cichorium intybus) […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
Acupressure is a self-massage technique used by Ancient Chinese healers to treat certain illnesses and pain. This healing art, often referred to as acupuncture without needles, involves the application of manual pressure using the fingertips to stimulate specific points called acupoints along the body. This action is believed to activate the body’s self-healing mechanism. According to […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Efficacy of traditional remedies from Cameroon against antibiotic resistant bacteria
In this study, researchers at the University of Buea in Cameroon investigated the activity of ten remedies sold in marketplaces in Southwest Cameroon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Traditional remedies are commonly used to treat various ailments, including bacterial infections. The researchers purchased ten remedies and analyzed their […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring the potential of plant extracts in treating nephrotoxicity and other chronic diseases
Egyptian researchers examined the efficiency of water extracts from edible medicinal plants used to treat kidney stones, against carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced nephrotoxicity. Their study was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The kidneys are essential organs that perform several important functions. Nephrotoxicity is one of the most prevailing kidney complications caused by extrinsic […]
04/30/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the potential of acupuncture in diabetes treatments
Diabetes is a chronic disease that’s now considered a global epidemic. It is one of the fastest growing diseases in the U.S. and ranks seventh in the World Health Organization‘s (WHO) top 10 global causes of deaths. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), nearly half a billion people worldwide aged 20 to 79 were […]
04/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Icariin can promote repair of articular cartilage defects in vivo
In this study, Chinese researchers developed icariin-conditioned serum (ICS) and determined its ability — when combined with hyaluronic acid (HA) — to repair a critical-sized osteochondral defect in rabbit knees. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Osteochondral defects are mostly caused by trauma or articular degeneration. Because of articular cartilage’s poor regenerative ability, osteochondral […]
04/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Qiang gan extract alleviates symptoms of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
Researchers at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine constructed competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks to shed light on potential biomarkers and drug targets of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), as well as the mechanism of action of qiang gan against NASH. Their study was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Thirty-six C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups: […]
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