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News & Articles By Ralph Flores
04/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Protect your lungs from ischemia-related injuries with Chinese skullcap
Researchers from the National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taiwan identified a compound from the Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) that can protect the lungs from damage following an ischemic event. In their study, which was released in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, the team found that baicalein, a compound derived from Chinese skullcap, can regulate the production of the pro-inflammatory […]
04/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Curcumin found to be one of the best natural ways to alleviate depression
Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), is the closest thing that people have to a silver bullet. Studies have shown that it can be used to treat a laundry list of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. Now, a meta-analysis published in the journal Phytotherapy Research suggests adding depression to the list. […]
04/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Essential oils found to demonstrate potent antibacterial effects comparable to modern antibiotics
Researchers from Kotebe Metropolitan University in Ethiopia found that certain combinations of essential oils exhibited antibacterial effects similar to modern antibiotics. These results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The team investigated the antibacterial effects of the following essential oils (EO): Blepharis cuspidata Boswellia ogadensis Thymus schimper The efficacy of the oils was […]
04/10/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Can gurmar extract be used as a functional dietary supplement?
Researchers from Seoul National University in South Korea found that the gurmar plant (Gymnema sylvestre) can protect against symptoms of a metabolic disorder. The study, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, also highlighted the potential of gurmar extract as an ingredient in functional dietary supplements. The researchers used an integrated approach to look at […]
04/09/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Chinese skullcap shown to improve lung injuries caused by myocardial ischemia
Researchers from the National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taiwan found that baicalein, a compound present in Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), can inhibit production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) and regulate pro- and anti-apoptotic signaling elements. The study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Chinese skullcap is used in traditional medicine to treat cardiovascular disease. Researchers […]
04/08/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Compound in evodia shown to penetrate blood-brain barrier, could hold potential for treating glioblastoma
A study from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan revealed that evodiamine, a biological compound found in Evodia rutaecarpa, has potential therapeutic properties against glioblastoma. In their research, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, the researchers tested the anti-cancer properties of evodiamine in vivo and in vitro. Studies have identified some of the biological activities […]
03/28/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Natural treatments for bronchitis may be found in Kampo medicine
Medicine has indeed developed by leaps and bounds, which is great, for the most part. However, it also means that more “modern” forms of medicine, such as Western medicine, have become the norm in healthcare, with more traditional approaches being labeled as “alternative” or worse, shunned altogether. It’s unfortunate, really, since they are still as […]
03/25/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Examining the antidepressant activity of curcumin
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), could potentially contain therapeutic properties against major depressive disorder. This finding, which appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was the result of a meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of curcumin in addressing the condition. For the review, the authors used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses […]
03/19/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Kampo medicine found effective for bronchitis
A case study in the journal Deutsche Zeitschrift fur Akupunktur (German Journal of Acupuncture) highlighted the efficacy of herbal treatments used in Kampo medicine for managing bronchitis symptoms. The report was authored by H. Reissenweber-Hewel of the International Society for Japanese Kampo Medicine. Kampo medicine, commonly practiced in Japan, offers herbal therapy for treating acute and chronic […]
03/14/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Study examines the potential of Shirazi thyme for naturally reducing symptoms of IBS
People seeking relief from irritable bowel syndrome could try taking Shirazi thyme, a species of thyme found the Middle East. According to Mohaddese Mahboubi, a researcher from Medicinal Plants Research Center of Barij in Iran, studies have shown that this variant can effectively relieve most symptoms of IBS without any harmful side effects. This validates the traditional […]
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