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09/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The Chinese ground orchid discovered to be a powerful antibiotic

Chinese researchers examined the antibiotic potential of phenanthrene, a fraction derived from the tuber of the Chinese ground orchid (Bletilla striata). They reported that phenanthrenes showed significant bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects on several pathogenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The research was supported by the Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. The outcome was published in the […]

07/24/2018 / 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 […]

07/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Extract of a Chinese herb exhibits protective properties against cerebral diseases

A plant-based compound from the Chinese foxglove (Radix rehmanniae) showed promise as a means of protecting the brain from cerebral diseases. A Chinese study reported that catalpol encouraged the remyelination process that fixed neurological damage caused by multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders. The study was supported by the Capital Medical University. Its findings were released […]

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