(Natural News) All around the world – except in the United States, of course – people are harmonizing their bodies with nature’s offerings to stave off the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). In the “land of the free,” however, only pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines are recognized and allowed as “medicine” for the novel virus, which is why […]

(Natural News) In recent years, the use of oriental herbal medicines for the treatment of various conditions has become prevalent in many countries. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), an additional health care system that relies on mind/body practices and natural products, involves the use of these medicinal herbs as well as other forms of natural therapies. CAM […]

(Natural News) For many years, traditional healers have relied on herbal medicines to address illnesses, including the threat of cancer. One of these herbs is astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), an adaptogen used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University recently reviewed the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of A. membranaceus. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Macau and the Hong Kong Baptist University compared the chemical composition and safety of astragalus whole ingredients extract with those of astragalus water extract and astragalus ultrafine powder. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. Water extract (WAE) and ultrafine powder (UFP) are the two […]

(Natural News) For centuries, astragalus, also known as huang qi, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University examined astragalus saponins and found that the herb can inhibit inflammation and reverse […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University reviewed the anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties of Astragalus membranaceus, a medicinal herb used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. A. membranaceus is used in TCM to make herbal formulations for the treatment of various diseases and disorders. […]

(Natural News) Astragalus, also known as huang qi, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, and its medicinal effects have been backed by scientific studies. In a new study, a team of Chinese researchers discovered that polysaccharides derived from astragalus may be used to improve the symptoms of pulmonary arterial hypertension. […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine found that polysaccharides from astragalus, also known as huang qi in Chinese medicine, exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that may be useful against hypertension. In the study, a team of Chinese researchers looked at the function of astragalus polysaccharides on pulmonary arterial hypertension. […]

(Natural News) The nervous system plays a big role in how the different parts of our body communicate among themselves. Research shows that astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus), a fundamental herb in traditional Chinese medicine, can help keep this body system healthy. Earlier research has shown that astragalus extract can potentially be used as a nerve growth-promoting […]

(Natural News) Ischemic heart disease, which is also called coronary heart disease, is the most prevalent and the deadliest heart problem in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this disease causes more than 370,000 deaths yearly. Moreover, ischemic heart disease also increases the risk of heart attacks. These cause further damage to […]