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11/28/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Modern science uncovers the secrets behind ancient herb tarragon’s healing prowess
Tarragon might already have a place in your spice rack as a tangy, aromatic addition to salads, sauces and soups. But beyond its culinary uses, tarragon holds a treasure trove of benefits. This humble herb has been used in traditional medicine for everything from soothing digestive discomfort to promoting restful sleep. It’s not just folklore […]
09/27/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Traditional Chinese Medicine monomers offer hope for SAFER cervical cancer treatments
Research into the molecular mechanisms of cervical cancer has highlighted the P13K/Akt signaling pathway as a key player in cancer progression. While various treatments have been developed to target this pathway, current therapies often come with severe side effects, limiting their effectiveness and patient tolerance. In recent years, attention has shifted to the potential of […]
10/08/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Used for thousands of years in TCM, Psoralea corylifolia treats a variety of diseases from heart disease to cancer
Psoralea corylifolia or babchi is a medicinal herb that is popular among traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practitioners. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including rashes, psoriasis, leprosy, and leucoderma – a condition that causes the appearance of white patches due to loss of melanin. However, several studies have reported that P. corylifolia has other clinical applications, and these can […]
10/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Safflower yellow, an herbal medicine used in TCM, found to prevent the spread of breast cancer to the lungs, according to study
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous flowering plant that is widely used in traditional medicine. It is known to treat conditions like dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma, and joint pains. Aside from its medicinal applications, safflower is also used in the food and textile industry, making it one of the oldest and most useful cultivated crops on […]
10/01/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The pharmacological effects and anti-cancer potential of Siberian ginseng
Siberian ginseng (Acanthopanax senticosus), also known as eleuthero, is a member of the Araliaceae family whose benefits and uses are similar to Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng). In traditional Chinese medicine, A. senticosus is known for its positive effects on the qi, spleen, and kidneys. Numerous research characterized the chemical components of A. senticosus and found that they possess therapeutic activities. A review written by researchers […]
09/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Plants from the laurel family found to exhibit potent antiviral properties
The genus Litsea is comprised of evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs that belong to the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It contains about 200 plant species, and some of them have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat traumatic injuries and relieve symptoms of pain. From this genus, Litsea verticillata was the first plant species identified […]
09/13/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Behind the scenes: Chebulinic acid, an active ingredient of popular Ayurvedic medicine triphala, has anti-tumor properties
Triphala is a known Ayurvedic medicine that could treat various diseases. Not only is it used in other traditional medicine practices inspired by Ayurveda, but it is also known for its medicinal properties, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory. In a recent study, researchers from China focused on the antiproliferative activities of two of its […]
09/12/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Ginseng, jujube, gingko and astragalus all found to have antioxidant and anti-tumor effects
Oxidative stress is known to play a role in the development of diseases, including chronic inflammation and cancer. Emerging evidence suggests that antioxidant therapy can play a crucial role in treating those diseases. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine revealed that medicinal plants – including matrimony vine (Lycium barbarum), ginseng (Panax ginseng), jujube […]
08/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cordyceps mushrooms found to protect from allergens
Cordyceps is a genus of club-shaped parasitic fungi that are known to kill underground insects and arthropods. The most widely collected of these mushrooms is Cordyceps militaris, which is known for mummifying insects and using them as sources of biomass to produce spores. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Southern Taiwan University of Science […]
08/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
TCM herbal formula found to stop metastatic breast cancer from spreading
The use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat various conditions is gaining traction. Many cancer patients use Chinese herbal medicines to improve their physical and emotional well-being and reduce the toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents. Researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong believe that the approach to cancer treatment should shift from a single-target and eliminative […]
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