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Study: Bitter melon shows promising results in fighting 6 CANCERS commonly found in women

July 26, 2023 -

M. charantia is often consumed as a nutritious vegetable due to its high antioxidant content and potent anti-inflammatory properties. Aside from this, it is also a vital herbal remedy in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In fact, legendary Chinese physician and pharmacologist Li Shizhen included bitter melon's therapeutic potential in his renowned "Compendium of Materia Medica."

Li's attestations to the medicinal properties of bitter melon are backed up by a modern-day study....

The stunning science on berberine brings hope for cancer patients

May 09, 2019 -

Berberine is an alkaloid found in barberry, goldenseal, tree turmeric, and other common plants. It fights harmful oxidation and inflammation, and provides support to the immune system.

Almost every existing system of traditional medicine use berberine to treat various symptoms and diseases. Now, modern science provides proof that the alkaloid can also be used to help manage cancer.

Like any living cell, a cancer cell uses metabolism to turn food into energy. However, ...

Barley sprouts can help address fatty liver disease, says study

August 13, 2019 -

Hexacosanol in barley sprouts regulates AMPK activation and inhibits SREBP-2

In their study, the researchers investigated the hypocholesterolemic activity of hexacosanol on hepatocytes (liver cells) and mice with high-fat diet-induced obesity. They hypothesized that hexacosanol, a policosanol derived from barley sprout, could decrease cellular and plasma cholesterol levels. Policosanols are bioactive components of plants that are known for their cholesterol-lowering ...

Roses are red, violets are blue: Manchurian violets are good for your heart and liver, too

June 04, 2019 -

Medicinal properties of Manchurian violet

V. mandshurica or Manchurian violet is a perennial, flowering plant from the family Violaceae. It is widely distributed in Japan, China, Korea, northern Russia, and eastern Siberia. The petals of Manchurian violets have a distinct dark-violet color. Because of this, they are grown in many parts of Japan as an ornamental plant.

The Manchurian violet is also considered a medicinal plant. Its anti-inflammatory property is considered ...

Human glioma (cancer) cells can be destroyed with baicalein flavonoid from Scutellaria baicalensis

September 10, 2021 -

In sum, baicalein induced autophagy and apoptosis through the AMPK pathway.

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Journal Reference:

Liu B, Ding L, Zhang L, Wang S, Wang Y, Wang B, et al. BAICALEIN INDUCES AUTOPHAGY AND APOPTOSIS THROUGH AMPK PATHWAY IN HUMAN GLIOMA CELLS. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2019; 47(6): 1405-1418. DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X19500721

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Could Manchurian violets be used to treat atherosclerosis and hepatic steatosis?

May 16, 2019 -

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that the AMPK-dependent phosphorylation of SREBP-1c by V. mandshurica may be an effective therapeutic strategy for combating atherosclerosis and hepatic steatosis.

Journal Reference:

Park SH, Sung Y-Y, Nho KJ, Kim DS, Kim HK. EFFECTS OF VIOLA MANDSHURICA ON ATHEROSCLEROSIS AND HEPATIC STEATOSIS IN APOE??? VIA THE AMPK ...

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 ...

Get more out of L-arginine by keeping your cytosolic calcium levels healthy

September 11, 2019 -

The benefits and limitations of L-arginine supplementation

L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that benefits human health in many ways. It is formed naturally by the body, but it can also be obtained from protein-rich foods and supplements. L-arginine is vital for many functions, but its production declines as people age. Hence, supplements containing L-arginine exist in the market today, and older people are encouraged to take them and eat protein-rich foods.

One ...

Study suggests that cosmic dust can boost brain power and lower LDL cholesterol levels

April 30, 2019 -

Space dust is mostly made up of carbon, oxygen, and silicon. But it also contains PQQ. So do the cells of living organisms like microbes, plans, and humans, leading researchers to theorize that the compound contributed to the formation of life on Earth.

PQQ plays a critical role in the energy production process of mitochondria. It increases the amount of energy produced by living cells and the entire body. It also sharpens memory and improves other brain functions.

In ...

Blueberries contain a specific substance that can prolong your life

November 01, 2018 -

Pterostilbene is so beneficial because it activates three different pathways that play a role in aging. First of all, it increases the activity of the adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase, or AMPK, pathway. As you age, your AMPK activation slows down, and this contributes to accelerated aging and weight gain. That’s because AMPK regulates your body’s production of energy.

Increasing AMPK pathway activity brings down fat ...

The welsh onion can combat the effects of a high-fat diet

July 17, 2018 -

Researchers at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine looked at the effects of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Welsh onion on body weight and other obesity-associated parameters in mice. There were four groups of mice: a standard control group, a high-fat diet control group, and high-fat diet groups treated with an herbal weight-loss supplement called garcinia cambogia containing either aqueous Welsh onion extract or ethanolic Welsh onion extract. The treatment lasted for ...

Plumbagin, a compound present in carnivorous plants, has anticancer potential

May 24, 2019 -

Plumbagin, a natural antineoplastic agent

Plumbagin is a bioactive naphthoquinone that can be isolated from three major plant families: Plumbaginaceae, Ebenaceae, and Droseraceae. Some of the plants belonging to these families are considered carnivorous, or plants that source their nutrients from insects and animals. Plumbagin is known to be a potent anticancer agent in vivo and in vitro. It is said to work on a variety of cancer cells, including breast cancer, esophageal cancer, ...

Compound in lemon verbena may help normalize lipid metabolism in diabetics

December 15, 2020 -

Lemon verbena is also known for its medicinal uses. For instance, lemon verbena essential oil is valued for its calming and digestive properties. It is also known for soothing abdominal discomfort and treating various ailments, such as nervous system-related problems, acne, boils and cysts. Lemon verbena leaves and flowers, meanwhile, boast antispasmodic, antipyretic, sedative and stomachic properties. The leaves, in particular, are used to make a medicinal tea that can relieve ...

Berry good: Researchers discover lifespan-extending compound in blueberries

June 30, 2022 -

Research has already proven that blueberries are full of potent antioxidants like quercetin and anthocyanins. But a unique compound in blueberries can also activate three different pathways that can help prolong life significantly .Pterostilbene in blueberries protects against cancer and heart disease

Studies show that pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries, can induce apoptosis or programmed cell death of malignant cells. The compound also acts against tumors.

Pterostilbene ...

Chinese skullcap can kill brain cancer cells, thanks to its active component baicalein

November 25, 2021 -

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 out damaged cells from the body. In particular, the team investigated the mechanism behind the anti-cancer activity of baicalein using human glioma cells.Exploring the anti-cancer activity of baicalein

A glioma is a tumor that develops ...

Arctii fructus found to inhibit colorectal cancer cell growth

June 04, 2019 -

The researchers concluded that AF can be used to inhibit the proliferation and metastasis of colorectal cancer cells.

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Journal Reference:

Han YH, Kee JY, Kim DS, Mun JG, Park SH, Kim YJ, Um JY, Hong SH. ARCTII FRUCTUS INHIBITS COLORECTAL CANCER CELL PROLIFERATION AND MMPS MEDIATED INVASION VIA AMPK. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 22 August ...

The road to a healthier heart: Study suggests using TCM to repair mitochondrial dysfunction

January 06, 2019 -

Yiqihuoxue is a decoction from five medicinal herbs, namely astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), female ginseng (Angelica sinensis), Panax ginseng, Szechuan lovage (Ligusticum wallichii), and Chinese ginseng (Panax notoginseng). Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners use this as a remedy for different cardiovascular diseases since they believe that it nourishes the "qi" and enriches the blood. But recently, it was observed that this decoction works by promoting blood vessel ...

Goka fruit can attenuate insulin resistance symptoms

May 29, 2019 -

In conclusion, supplementation with goka fruit can improve obesity-associated insulin resistance and liver fat accumulation by regulating AMPK activity and lipid metabolism.

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Journal Reference:

Saito T, Nishida M, Saito M, Tanabe A, Eitsuka T, Yuan SH, Ikekawa N, Nishida H. THE FRUIT OF ACANTHOPANAX SENTICOSUS (RUPR. ET MAXIM.) HARMS IMPROVES ...

Black ginseng shown to have anti-diabetic clinical applications

July 04, 2018 -

The study suggests that black ginseng extract GBG05-FF could be used in future development of functional food and drugs, given its anti-diabetic properties.

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Journal Reference:

Kang OH, Shon MY, Kong R, Seo YS, Zhou T, Kim DY, Kim YS, Kwon DY. ANTI-DIABETIC EFFECT OF BLACK GINSENG EXTRACT BY AUGMENTATION OF AMPK PROTEIN ACTIVITY AND UPREGULATION OF GLUT2 AND GLUT4 EXPRESSION IN ...

Hexacosanol derived from barley sprouts helps lower cholesterol

June 05, 2019 -

Based on these results, the researchers concluded that the hypocholesterolemic activity of hexacosanol is due to its ability to regulate AMPK activation and suppress SREBP-2, which results in the inhibition of 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase mRNA expression and protein activity.

Journal Reference:

Lee JH, Jia Y, Thach TT, Han Y, Kim B, Wu C, Kim Y, Seo WD, Lee SJ. HEXACOSANOL REDUCES PLASMA AND HEPATIC ...