(Natural News) Colitis-associated cancer (CAC) is one of the most serious complications of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an umbrella term for disorders that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. An important risk factor for colon cancer, IBDs – either ulcerative colitis or Crohn s disease – often precede CAC, which is a type of inflammation-driven […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China and Japan investigated the colitis-associated cancer (CAC)-preventive effect of the ethyl acetate extract of Ilex rotunda, commonly known as Kurogane holly. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. CAC is one of the most serious complications of inflammatory bowel disease. Its pathogenesis is poorly understood, and anti-inflammatory […]

(Natural News) Ginseng is a popular herb used to improve immune function and address sexual dysfunction. It refers to the root of any species belonging to the genus Panax that is used in traditional medicine. P. ginseng, also known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng, is one of the most commonly used ginseng varieties. Depending on how they […]

(Natural News) Panax ginseng, commonly known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng, is one of the most widely used and extensively studied species of ginseng. Sometimes referred to as the “true ginseng,” Asian ginseng has been a staple herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is still used today to boost immunity, increase strength and […]

(Natural News) Rhus verniciflua (now Toxicodendron vernicifluum), commonly known as the Chinese lacquer tree, has been used in traditional medicine in East Asia for centuries. In Korea, it is used to relieve abdominal pain caused by stomach disorders and to stop bleeding. Parts of the Chinese lacquer tree are also used in China and Japan as remedies for blood disorders, infectious […]

(Natural News) In this study, South Korean researchers investigated the effects of black ginseng extract (BGE) against particulate matter (PM)-induced lung endothelial cell barrier disruption and pulmonary inflammation. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is linked to pulmonary injury caused by the loss of vascular barrier […]

(Natural News) A recent study by researchers at the China Medical University in Taiwan and the University of Chicago discussed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and its application in the treatment of acute and critical medical conditions. In developed nations as well as in many Eastern countries, modern medications developed in the West are routinely used for clinical treatments while traditional medicines are […]

(Natural News) Bupleurum smithii is a perennial herb best known for its thick rhizome, which is used for medicinal purposes. Native to East Asia, especially in the northern and central parts of China, the roots of B. smithii are often used as a regional substitute for bei chai hu (B. chinense), an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) […]

(Natural News) American and Chinese researchers screened, identified and evaluated the bioactive compounds present in Panax ginseng. They reported their findings in an article published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. According to in vivo and in vitro studies, Panax ginseng exerts neuroprotective effects, but the specific bioactive compounds responsible for these effects and their […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the China Medical University in Taiwan and the University of Chicago discussed the theory of Chinese medicine and its application in the treatment of acute and critical medical conditions, including epidemics. Their review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. In developed nations and Eastern countries, western medicine is routinely used for treatment […]