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09/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Japanese catnip is being studied as a potential alternative treatment for various bone disorders

Osteoclasts are bone cells responsible for the dissolution and absorption of bone tissue. These make them essential for bone formation. However, an excess of activity from these cells can lead to the development of painful and debilitating disorders such as osteoporosis, osteolysis, and Paget’s disease. Available strategies for these conditions are still limited as medical professionals […]

09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

A traditional medicine from Myanmar could hold the key to newer and better influenza treatments

In past studies, the coralbush (Jatropha multifida), a medicinal plant from Myanmar (Burma), has been reported to contain antimicrobial, antimalarial, and anti-tumor activities. However, its anti-use to fight influenza had not yet been proven. Therefore, researchers at the Tokushima Bunri University, University of Toyama, and the University of Yangon evaluated the anti-influenza activity of the coralbush […]

09/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Chebulic myrobalan, an herbal medicine formula, found to demonstrate anti-amnesic effects

Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula) – a traditional herbal medicine used across Asia – can potentially be used as a natural, alternative treatment for amnesia, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers in Korea looked at the effects and mechanisms of chebulic myrobalan extract against amnesia. For the study, the team also […]

09/12/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Treating your nasal allergies with alternative medicine

Allergic rhinitis, or a nasal allergy, is often triggered by environmental irritants like pollen or animal dander. The immune system of a person with the condition will treat these irritants as dangerous invaders and release the chemical histamine as a protective measure. Histamine causes the itching, sneezing, and swelling linked to allergies. There are over-the-counter […]

09/11/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A Chinese herbal pill seen to help stroke patients recover their cognitive function faster

When it doesn’t cause death, an ischemic stroke often leads to disability. In China, Huatuo Zaizao pill (HT) is administered to patients recovering and rehabilitating from a stroke. Although this treatment has been in use in traditional medicine, its exact mechanisms remain far from understood. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and […]

09/11/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Holistic treatments for asthma in children: TCM found to be effective at reducing attacks, hospitalizations

The regulatory effects of established Chinese herbal formulas as well as time-honored practices such as acupuncture and moxibustion were recently reviewed by a team from the Bureau of National Health Insurance of Taiwan. In it, researchers found that holistic treatments based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) were effective in reducing symptoms of pediatric asthma. The […]

09/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

This humble medicinal herb found in open grasslands found to promote wound healing in diabetics

The unfortunately named asthma plant (Euphorbia hirta) is a hairy herb that is often seen in the open grasslands of India and Australia. But a Bangladeshi study showed that this humble plant could help heal wounds in diabetic animals. The high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes cause the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that […]

09/10/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) helps patients with multiple sclerosis maintain their cognitive function

Rehmannia (Radix rehmanniae) is a staple of traditional Chinese medicine. This medicinal herb contains many beneficial compounds such as catalpol, which can protect against brain diseases. A recent study showed that the catalpol extract from Rehmannia could preserve the cognitive capabilities of people afflicted with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis inflames cerebral tissue, breaks down the […]

09/08/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Huang Qi, a foundational herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), found to inhibit breast cancer cell proliferation

Huang qi (Astragalus membranaceus) is one of the fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, with earliest records of its use dating back over 2,000 years ago. Now, a study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has found that Huang qi is also able to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells in the body. Breast cancer, in […]

09/07/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A traditional Malaysian medicine can help diabetics manage their blood sugar levels

Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that a medicinal plant in Malaysia called the mempelas paya could be used to manage symptoms of diabetes. The study, led by scientists from the International Islamic University Malaysia, looked at traditional claims of the plant to have anti-diabetic properties and evaluated its efficacy. “Presently, scientists have become […]

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