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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
11/14/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The antilithiatic and antimicrobial properties of Duranta erecta
In this study, researchers from India investigated the anti-urolithiasis activity of the methanolic extract of Duranta erecta leaves. Their findings were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Urolithiasis — the formation of kidney stones — is the third most common disorder of the urinary system. It affects 10 to 15 percent of the world’s population. In […]
11/13/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Understanding how herb-partitioned moxibustion works for treating IBS
In this study, researchers from China and Malaysia systematically assessed the metabolic alterations in response to diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) and the therapeutic effect of herb-partitioned moxibustion (HPM). Their results were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. IBS is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder. It is commonly treated using anti-diarrheal, anti-spasmodic, and serotonergic or laxative […]
11/13/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review: Can the danshen herb be used to treat Alzheimer’s disease?
In this article, researchers from the University of Macau summarized and explored the effects of bioactive components of danshen on the major characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease in preclinical studies. Their review appeared in the journal Chinese Medicine. Alzheimer’s disease is a common neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive memory loss and cognitive impairment. It is difficult to develop effective […]
11/11/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Compounds from Calothamnus quadrifidus leaves found to exhibit antibacterial properties
In this study, researchers from Helwan University in Egypt isolated triterpenoidal compounds from the dichloromethane fraction (DCMF) of Calothamnus quadrifidus leaves and evaluated their antibacterial activity. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. C. quadrifidus has many traditional uses, but few studies have investigated its chemical and biological activities. For […]
11/06/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Herbal formula Zuo Jun Wan makes gastric cancer cells more susceptible to cisplatin treatments
In this study, researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluated the effects of an herbal formula called zuo jin wan (ZJW) on gastric cancer (GC) cells and examined its mechanism of action. The results of their study were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. In human gastric cancer cases, treatment failure is […]
11/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The role of gut microbiota on the biotransformation of Panax notoginseng saponins
In this study, researchers from China investigated the gut microbiota-mediated transformation of Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) in vivo. The results of their study were published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. PNS are the major components of Panax notoginseng. They possess multiple pharmacological activities but poor oral bioavailability. While PNS can be metabolized by […]
11/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Clove extracts found to reverse elevated pre- and post-prandial blood glucose levels
Researchers from India and the U.S. conducted a pilot study to determine if the polyphenolic extract from unopened clove buds can influence glucose metabolism. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Type 2 diabetes is considered a global pandemic and is a huge contributor to the increasing incidence […]
11/05/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review investigates the effects of Chinese herbal baths as treatments for uremic pruritus
Researchers from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine in China conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal bath therapy (CHBT) as a treatment for uremic pruritus (UP). The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Traditionally, CHBT is used as an external therapy to treat UP — […]
11/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
New “old” medicine in Thailand: Researchers discover how a species of medicinal mushroom, new to the area, spreads and grows
Medicinal mushrooms have long been used in traditional Asian medicines to treat a wide variety of ailments. In particular, mushroom species that belong to the genus Ganoderma have been extensively studied for their therapeutic properties, thanks to an abundance of beneficial plant compounds. In a study that appeared in the journal MycoKeys, researchers from Thailand reported a Ganoderma […]
11/04/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Prebiotics and probiotics offer a one-two punch for keeping cancer at bay
There is now an even better reason for you to add prebiotics and probiotics to your diet. According to a new study in Cell Reports, the combination of these two — termed “synbiotics” — can be used to modulate the human gut microbiota and treat serious diseases like colorectal cancer. Prebiotics and probiotics: sources and […]
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