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Poria mushrooms are used in TCM to regulate energy metabolism and alleviate cold deficiency syndrome

September 24, 2019 -

Cold deficiency and heat deficiency in TCM

Cold deficiency, often termed yin deficiency, is defined as a chronic deficient state characterized by recurrent episodes of yang (heat) excess. It is said to be caused by stagnation of fluids that affects blood circulation. People with cold deficiency are intolerant to cold and anorexic, have pale complexion, loose stools, and weak pulse, and may suffer from coughs with thin or white sputum and weakness. Cold deficiency also causes ...

TCM found to improve blood flow in septic shock patients

October 01, 2019 -

What is shen-fu?

Shen-fu is an herbal preparation comprised of two medicinal herbs commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). These herbs are Radix Ginseng Rubra or red ginseng root and Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata or the lateral root of aconite. Shen-fu has been used for over two centuries in the treatment of heart diseases like coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and heart failure in China, Korea, and Japan.

Red ginseng first ...

Investigating the apoptopic and autophagic effects of Scutellaria Radix in non-small cell lung cancer

April 16, 2020 -

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that the root of S. baicalensis induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer via AMPK-dependent autophagy, making it a potential anti-cancer agent against NSCLC.

Journal Reference:

Kim HI, Hong SH, Ku JM, Lim YS, Lee SJ, Song J, Kim TY, Cheon C, Ko S-G. SCUTELLARIA RADIX PROMOTES APOPTOSIS IN NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER CELLS VIA INDUCTION OF AMPK-DEPENDENT AUTOPHAGY. The ...

Scutellaria Radix found to be a promising anti-cancer agent against non-small cell lung cancer

May 25, 2020 -

According to The Compendium of Materia Medica, the most authoritative book on TCM, Chinese skullcap is an effective treatment for diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhage, hypertension, inflammation, insomnia and respiratory infections. Modern research has proven the veracity of these claims, and have also demonstrated the applicability of Chinese skullcap in the management of other diseases.

In a recent study, researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea showed that Chinese ...

Licorice root for heart health? When combined with other herbal compounds, it regulates calcium proteins to protect your heart muscle

January 14, 2018 -

A team of researchers from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China studied whether the active components — aconitine, liquiritin, and glycyrrhetinic acid — found in Radix aconiti carmichaeli and licorice could lead to the regulation of intracellular calcium homeostasis and calcium cycling, which could affirm their therapeutic properties.

The myocardial cells were randomly divided into 12 groups — control, aconitine, nine different dose groups of orthogonal combined ...

A well-known herbal medicine has been scientifically proven to treat inflammatory skin conditions

January 24, 2019 -

The dried root of the great burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis) is a commonly used herbal medicine, known as Sanguisorbae Radix. It is normally used to treat burns, inflammation, and allergic skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis. Aside from these, Sanguisorbae Radix also has anti-wrinkle and antioxidant properties. Although it is commonly used, the rationale behind its effectiveness is still poorly understood.

Two cell types that have been implicated in inflammatory ...

Adding TCM to colon hydrotherapy shows promise as a new strategy for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

October 05, 2018 -

The term NAFLD collectively describes a wide range of diseases; from simple steatosis (the presence of too much fat in the liver) to even hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). In the U.S, the condition is widespread: It occurs in one in five adults, and around one in 10 children.

Obesity is one of the most common causes of NAFLD, with experts estimating two-thirds of obese adults to have the condition. Even worse, up to 50 percent of obese children may have NAFLD ...

Herbal remedies from traditional Chinese medicine found to effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease

July 02, 2019 -

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia known to destroy memory and other cognitive functions. This condition not only severely reduces the quality of life for its victims but also brings a heavy economic burden to the family and society. Conventional treatments for the condition are often ineffective and have serious side effects. Therefore, there is an urgent need for new strategies to be developed for Alzheimer's disease treatment.

In the review, the ...

Hypertensive people can prevent dementia with traditional Chinese medicine

October 08, 2018 -

Hypertension is a chronic or long-term condition characterized by heightened blood pressure. Although a specific cause has yet to be identified, it is often noted to accompany underlying conditions, such as obesity and chronic kidney disease, and the use of certain medications, such as pain relievers, antidepressants, and hormonal birth control drugs, among others.

Certain habits, such as drinking too much alcohol, smoking, and using illegal drugs can raise one's blood ...

Wrinkles no more! A traditional Korean medicine has been found to prevent skin aging

December 04, 2018 -

Wrinkle formation is a process that many want to avoid. It is caused by impaired skin cell function that leads to reduced type-1 collagen in the dermis. Collagen is a structural protein and so its loss will lead to reduced stability and integrity of skin tissues. In addition to aging, external factors can also induce wrinkle formation. One of the ways through which this occurs is through exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation since this can induce transcription factors that ...

PROVEN: This Chinese herbal compound is safe for treating liver failure

December 21, 2018 -

Jiedu Huayu granules are composed of six herbs, namely: capillary wormwood (Artemisia capillaris), peony root (radix paeoniae rubrathe), the Chinese rhubarb (Rheum officinale), snake-needle grass (Oldenlandia diffusa), turmeric root (radix curcumae), and grass-leaf sweet flag (Acorus gramineus).

Although earlier studies have proven that Jiedu Huayu is effective in treating liver failure, there are not enough studies on the toxicity and safety of this Chinese herbal ...

Chinese medicine found to help COPD patients strengthen their lungs

August 30, 2018 -

In a controlled trial, researchers divided Sprague Dawley rats into three groups: control (that received no treatment nor was subjected to any disease), COPD (in which rats displayed similar characteristics of human COPD patients), and treatment (which received various doses of bai bu extract). The rats were fed a similar diet for 112 days then were sacrificed.

Each rat’s lung function was tested and analyzed, with the right lower lung left fixed for morphologic observation....

Ulcerative colitis can be treated naturally with licorice

October 10, 2018 -

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the bowels. It causes long-lasting ulcers along the surface of the large intestine and rectum, leading to debilitating pain, diarrhea, bleeding, a feeling of urgency but the inability to defecate, weight loss, fatigue, and fever, among others. The disease’s symptoms can be life-threatening and can cause growth retardation in children.

Doctors used to believe that the condition was caused by either diet- or stress-related ...

Treat your fatty liver disease naturally with a traditional Chinese herbal powder

August 12, 2018 -

Researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in China evaluated the beneficial effects of Sinisan on NAFLD. Sinisan is made up of four herbal medicines: Aurantii Immaturus Fructus (Zhi-Shi), Paeonae Alba Radix (Bai-Shao), Licorice Root (Gan-Cao), and Bupleuri Radix (Chai-Hu) with a dose proportion of 1:1:1:1.

For the study, they exposed mice to chronic stress. Exposure to chronic stress led to fatty liver and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The body weight ...

Licorice plays an important role in the interaction between Shaoyao Gancao decoction and anticancer drugs

May 21, 2019 -

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that SGD enhances the expression of CYP3A4 and MDR1 via the PXR pathway with gancao as the main contributor to this acitvity.

Read the full study at this link.

Visit Anticancer.news for more natural remedies that bolster the efficacy of anticancer drugs.

Journal Reference:

Feng D, Tang T, Fan R, Luo J, Cui H, Wang Y, Gan P. GANCAO (GLYCYRRHIZAE RADIX) PROVIDES THE ...

TCM herbs found to be safe and very effective for treating “diabetic foot” (neuropathy): Meta-analysis and review

March 08, 2018 -

In some cases, diabetics end up needing to have their feet amputated, and it is also a major cause of death. With diabetes on the rise in an increasingly obese nation, the need for a good solution to diabetic foot has never been stronger. Indeed, a lower limb is lost every 30 seconds around the world because of diabetes. A recent study in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a very useful way to alleviate this problem: Traditional Chinese Medicinal herbs.

The ...

Korean herbal medicine confirmed to treat flu-like conditions

January 11, 2018 -

In their study, titled Simultaneous determination and anti-inflammatory effects of traditional herbal medicine, mahwang-tang, a group of researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine conducted a simultaneous analysis of the nine bioactive components in a mahwang-tang sample via a high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) analysis.

Since traditional herbal formulations usually have two or more medicinal herbs, these may consist ...

Chinese herbal medicine found to inhibit the flu virus

February 05, 2019 -

In the study, researchers have found that CYZH also possesses anti-influenza properties and virus and protein inhibitors. CYZH was determined to protect cells from oxidative damage as well. CYZH is composed of three dried raw materials: Ban lan gen (Isatis tinctoria, Isatidis radix); Yi zhi hao (Artemisia rupestris L., Artemisiae Rupestridis Herba); and Da qing ye (Isatis tinctoria, Isatidis folium).

While traditional Chinese medicine has long been to treat many types ...

Food supplements can play a big role in enhancing muscle detoxification in athletes

May 15, 2020 -

Beta-alanine increases the production of carnosine, a compound that protects against DNA damage

This amino acid, called B-alanine, is naturally produced by the body. It is known to help improve athletic performance by reducing fatigue and increasing endurance when performing high-intensity exercises.

Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo’s School of Physical Education and Sports (EEFE-USP) and Chemistry Institute (IQ-USP) -- in collaboration with the Center for Research ...

Study validates TCM for promoting heart health

February 11, 2019 -

Bao-Xin-Tang is made from the extracts of poor man's ginseng (Codonopsis pilosula), astragalus, baizhu (Atractylodes macrocephala), poria (Wolfiporia extensa), hawthorn fruit (Fructus crataegi), kudzu (Radix puerariae), red sage (Salvia miltiorrhizae), peach seed, Szechuan lovage (Ligusticum wallichii), and safflower (Carthamus tinctorius). TCM practitioners commonly use it as a remedy for coronary heart disease since they believe that improves the movement of Qi and blood ...