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01/20/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Study shows compounds in ancient herbal medicine can help increase longevity
Having good lifestyle habits like exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet are key to improving your well-being and boosting longevity. But can ancient remedies help people live longer? According to a study, one herb often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may have longevity-extending and anti-aging properties. The study was conducted by a research team from […]
06/07/2022
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By Zoey Sky
Study suggests compounds in goji berries can boost eye health
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that involves the deterioration of the light-sensing macula in the eye’s retina. AMD is the leading cause of blindness in Americans older than 65. According to the Bright Focus Foundation for Macular Degeneration Research, AMD currently affects more than 11 million people in the United States. The figure is […]
04/05/2022
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By Franz Walker
Compounds in oriental penthorum found to be promising treatments for MRSA infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains difficult to treat due to its resistance to antibiotics. With this in mind, Chinese researchers looked into oriental penthorum (Penthorum chinense Pursh), a plant used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, to see whether it could be used to fight MRSA. More commonly known in China as guan huang cao, oriental penthorum is traditionally used by the Miao ethnic […]
11/29/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Chinese herbal formula found to protect against Parkinson’s disease
Nearly one million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease. This makes it the second most common neurodegenerative disease just behind Alzheimer’s disease, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a recent study published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine, a team from Fudan University in Shanghai explored which herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are […]
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 […]
10/08/2021
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By Franz Walker
Study: Berberine, a natural anti-staphylococcal agent, can be used to treat prosthetic joint infections
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the primary pathogens responsible for prosthetic joint infection (PJI). This is a huge problem as certain strains of S. aureus are resistant to conventional antibacterial treatments. With this in mind, a group of researchers from China investigated whether berberine can be used as a treatment for PJI-related S. aureus infection. Joint replacement […]
09/28/2021
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By Franz Walker
Investigating the antimicrobial activity of berberine against Staphylococcus aureus
Researchers from China looked at the anti-staphylococcal activities of berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid derived from the traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Coptis chinensis, and evaluated its potential to treat prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers collected 18 PJI-associated strains of S. aureus and identified their Multi-Locus Sequence Types (MLST). They assigned […]
03/24/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compound in TCM herbs can stop inflammation and cell destruction caused by devastating bacterial toxin
Herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are abundant sources of bioactive compounds with beneficial pharmacological properties. For instance, Panax ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng, is a source of powerful ginsenosides that have anti-tumor, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Cinnamomum cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, contains cinnamaldehyde that has antibacterial, antifungal and antidiabetic properties. In a recent study, researchers at Jilin […]
11/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Kurogane holly contains anti-cancer compounds for IBS patients
Colitis-associated cancer (CAC) is one of the most serious complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an umbrella term for disorders that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. An important risk factor for colon cancer, IBDs – either ulcerative colitis or Crohn s disease – often precede CAC, which is a type of inflammation-driven colon cancer. […]
11/05/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ilex rotunda contains natural chemoprotective agents against colitis-associated cancer
Researchers from China and Japan investigated the colitis-associated cancer (CAC)-preventive effect of the ethyl acetate extract of Ilex rotunda, commonly known as Kurogane holly. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. CAC is one of the most serious complications of inflammatory bowel disease. Its pathogenesis is poorly understood, and anti-inflammatory agents do […]
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