(Natural News) An international study conducted by researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston revealed that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can be used to improve pain, as well as restore knee function and overall wellness, in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The results of the study were published in […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Dongguk University Graduate School of Medicine and Pukyong National University in South Korea investigated the neuromodulatory effects of ethanol extracts obtained from the leaves of Calotropis gigantea, a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. C. gigantea, […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Morocco looked at the antibacterial activity of Artemisia ifranensis, a species in the genus Artemisia that grows wild in the Middle Atlas in Morocco. The team published their findings in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. For the study, the research team extracted the essential oils from the […]

(Natural News) The human body protects itself against infections and wounds via a bodily function called inflammation. However, various conditions can cause this condition to remain elevated, which can lead to tissue damage. Thankfully, herbal remedies like ginger and turmeric can naturally reduce inflammation. There are different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that can help minimize inflammation in the […]

(Natural News) Researchers continue to find potential cures for cancer in medicinal plants. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Macau and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences reveal that the fruit of Forsythia suspensa, also called lian qiao in Chinese, exhibits anti-tumor effects. Forsythia fruit is a typical heat-clearing and detoxifying herb. It is considered as one of […]

(Natural News) Red sage, scientifically known as Salvia miltiorrhiza or danshen in Chinese, is a well-known herbal medicine in China and other Asian countries used for treating various health problems. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine suggested that red sage can also be used for treating acute kidney injury. Acute kidney injury […]

(Natural News) Researchers from different universities in China evaluated the potential of a traditional Chinese medicine formula known as ba zheng powder to treat female patients with recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI). The results of their study were published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. To determine if ba zheng powder can be an alternative treatment […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Sichuan University and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College evaluated the bioactive compound ginsenoside Rg3, a component of ginseng, and its potential against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Their study was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The sodium-hydrogen exchanger 1 (NHE1) plays a key role in the growth […]

(Natural News) Adaptogens are natural substances that help your body manage stress. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), a popular adaptogenic herb, offers nnumerous health benefits for your body and brain. Listed below are 12 of the science-backed benefits of ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is a natural stress reliever. Ashwagandha is an important herb in Ayurveda, a form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles […]

(Natural News) Red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. The dried root of red sage is known as danshen. These days, danshen is slowly gaining recognition in the health community, thanks to its multiple health benefits. In a study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers from the Beijing […]