traditional Chinese medicines
10/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers look at various ways to treat depression and anxiety in cancer patients
Cancer patients are already burdened with expensive, painful, and seemingly ineffective treatments for life-threatening diseases. Anxiety and depression further increase the burden on their exhausted bodies as well as their troubled minds. To counter these effects, Chinese researchers looked at different approaches to improve their moods and the quality of their lives. Traditional Chinese medicine considers anxiety […]
10/11/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A Traditional Chinese Medicine herb, HuaJiao, found to be a powerful antioxidant
Traditional Chinese medicine prescribes numerous herbal remedies such as Hua Jiao. Made from the seeds of several species of prickly-ash (Zanthoxylum), Hua Jiao was evaluated by a Chinese study that wished to determine its potential as a source of natural antioxidants. There are more than 200 species of prickly-ash in the world. Of particular interest […]
10/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
An uncommon plant found in East Asia shows potent antioxidant properties
The golden valerian (Patrinia scabiosaefolia) hails from East Asia. It is a pretty flowering plant that can be consumed as food and is used as a traditional medicinal herb. Recent research showed that the essential oil of this plant can potentially stop the growth of cancerous tumors, protect brain cells from damaging inflammation, and scavenge […]
09/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Natural brain food: Rhubarb protects against severe damage caused by traumatic brain injury
Roll out all your recipes for rhubarb, because the herb is a powerful brain food packed with the protective compound rhein. A Chinese study reported that eating rhubarb can shield your brain against the side effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that are growing more common these days. Dubbed the “silent epidemic,” TBI is caused […]
09/05/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Acupuncture reduces the occurrence of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Study
Painful swellings called lymphedema can appear on a patient’s arms after undergoing surgery and radiation therapy for breast cancer. A Chinese study suggested that acupuncture could decrease the chances of this complication, thereby improving the quality of life for cancer patients. Despite the advent of less invasive treatments, lymphedema remains a common problem for breast […]
08/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Chinese ethnomedicine found to effectively alleviate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms with no side effects
Diu Le Bang is the traditional Chinese name for a folk medicine derived from the Claoxylon indicum plant. This ethnomedicine was recently reported to possess great potential as a safe and effective way to treat the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis inflicts painful deformation upon the joints of its victims. It is a […]
07/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Study: New herbal medication effectively reduces arthritis symptoms
A new Korean trial tested the efficacy of ChondroT on rats suffering from collagenase-induced osteoarthritis. They reported that the newly-released medication – made of five different herbs from traditional Chinese medicine – suppressed inflammatory cytokines, toned down the harsh immune response, prevented the loss of articular cartilage, and protected the articular surface. The trial was supported […]
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