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10/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
What can TCM do against ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes sores along the intestinal tract. This disease can be debilitating, and if left untreated, it can also lead to life-threatening complications such as severe bleeding and colon cancer. Today, ulcerative colitis remains without a cure, and relief from its symptoms is solely dependent on prompt […]
09/19/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Plants from the laurel family found to exhibit potent antiviral properties
The genus Litsea is comprised of evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs that belong to the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It contains about 200 plant species, and some of them have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat traumatic injuries and relieve symptoms of pain. From this genus, Litsea verticillata was the first plant species identified […]
09/18/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Your skincare routine could use myrcene: Studies reveal its anti-photoaging properties
Photoaging (premature aging) is one of the many unfortunate consequences of excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays – harmful forms of electromagnetic radiation coming from the sun and other artificial sources of light. When the skin is repeatedly exposed to radiation, its normal structure gradually gets altered, resulting in the loss of moisture and elasticity, and […]
05/25/2019
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By Chloe Divino
Compounds from traditional Chinese medicine effectively treat ulcerative colitis
The last few years have seen an uptick in cases of ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the large intestine. In a recent study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine identified compounds from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that effectively treat ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis […]
01/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
A native tropical Asian plant found to have remarkable antioxidant activity
A study conducted by researchers from Savitribai Phule Pune University revealed that different ironweed (Vernonia cinerea) extracts possess antioxidant activity. In the study, published in Free Radicals and Antioxidants, antioxidant activity was determined using extracts from different organs of ironweed, which were extracted using different solvents. Traditionally, ironweed plant has been used for different medicinal […]
12/06/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Diabetics, take note: This herbal medicine dramatically improves your blood sugar levels
With five percent of the population worldwide having diabetes mellitus, the disease continues to be a considerable cause of concern. Countless studies have been aimed at finding natural sources for potent antidiabetic agents. One of the plants that researchers from Annamalai University have discovered to have antidiabetic potential is the loop-rot mangrove (Rhizophora mucronata Poir). […]
11/29/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Scientists identify a natural pain relief remedy in traditional Yucatan medicine
Pain is a common symptom for various health conditions. In the U.S., people suffering from this condition waste billions of dollars on medication and by missing out on work or school. Because of this, many researchers wanted to explore cheaper and more accessible treatments, such as herbal remedies. One plant that has potential use as a natural pain reliever […]
10/30/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Buckwheat is an underutilized crop that holds great antioxidant potential
The tartary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum) is a pseudocereal crop often milled into flour. Researchers from the University of Kashmir and Jamia Millia Islamia have also discovered that tartary buckwheat can be utilized for its antioxidant effect. From its beginning in China, tartary buckwheat has now spread through most of the world, from the rest of […]
10/30/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Traditional Yucatan medicine found to effectively reduce pain and inflammation
Many plants are utilized in the Yucatan peninsula as traditional medicines for different conditions. One of the commonly used Yucatan natural remedies for pain and inflammation is amargo del monte (Calea urticifolia). In a study, published in The Brazilian Journal of Pharmacognosy, it was determined that amargo del monte contains bioactive compounds that can be […]
10/12/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
The ethnomedicinal importance of ironweed
A researcher from Savitribai Phule Pune University discovered that ironweed (Vernonia cinerea) exhibits antioxidant activity. This study, which was published in Free Radicals and Antioxidants, looked into the antioxidant activity of crude extracts acquired from the root, stem, and leaves of the ironweed plant. Ironweed has been used for various ethnomedicinal purposes such as reducing fever, inducing sweating […]
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