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11/25/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Chinese skullcap can kill brain cancer cells, thanks to its active component baicalein
Researchers from Qingdao University in China have found that a flavonoid present in Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) has potential anti-cancer properties. In their report, published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, the researchers noted that baicalein, a flavonoid derived from the roots of Chinese skullcap, can induce cell autophagy and apoptosis — two processes that help clear […]
10/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Chinese skullcap protects against brain disorders by preventing neuronal death
Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant that belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years. TCM practitioners value S. baicalensis for its ability to treat conditions caused by inflammation. Researchers, on the other hand, have studied this plant extensively due to its […]
09/17/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Chinese skullcap herb found to kill ovarian cancer cells
Scutellaria baicalensis, also known as Chinese skullcap, is a flowering plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its roots have been used since ancient times to treat various conditions, such as inflammation, hypertension, psoriasis, and respiratory infections. S. baicalensis contains many active components, the most widely studied of which are the flavonoids baicalin and baicalein. Baicalin has been shown to have neuroprotective, […]
08/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study finds Chinese skullcap herb improves bone health
Bone mineralization is an important process that starts from infancy and continues throughout life. It is an essential part of bone formation and the bone remodeling process. Problems with bone mineralization are directly linked to diseases like rickets in children, osteomalacia in young adults, and osteoporosis in older adults; hence there is considerable scientific interest in the mechanisms […]
07/05/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Liver injury caused by heart disease can be reduced by baicalein
A team of researchers from the National Yang-Ming University School of Medicine in Taipei, Taiwan examined baicalein to see if it can reduce liver injury induced by myocardial ischemia and reperfusion (I/R). Their study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Baicalein is a component of the root of Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), […]
06/13/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Baicalein found to reduce the viability of ovarian cancer cells and induce autophagy
In this study, researchers from the University of Macau investigated the bioactivity of baicalein (BA) isolated from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis or Chinese skullcap against ovarian cancer cells. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. BA is one of the major bioactive compounds present in the root of Chinese […]
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 […]
04/09/2019
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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 […]
11/09/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Scientists look at a traditional Ayurvedic herb as a natural cure for cancer
The potential of antioxidants in cancer treatment and prevention has become the subject of many scientific endeavors. Among these is the study conducted by researchers from Vellore Institute of Technology, which revealed the ability of the Indian trumpet flower (Oroxylum indicum (L.)) to inhibit oxidative stress and protect the liver from damage that could progress […]
10/02/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
A traditional Ayurvedic herb is a promising candidate for treating cancer naturally
The potent carcinogen 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide (4-NQO) causes cancer by inducing oxidative stress. Researchers from Vellore Institute of Technology found that the Indian trumpet flower (Oroxylum indicum (L.)) inhibits oxidative stress and protects the liver from damage that could progress to cancer. Their finding, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, was based on the results of […]
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