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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 […]

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Chinese ethnomedicine found to effectively alleviate rheumatoid arthritis symptoms with no side effects

Diu Le Bang is the traditional Chinese name for a folk medicine derived from the Claoxylon indicum plant. This ethnomedicine was recently reported to possess great potential as a safe and effective way to treat the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis inflicts painful deformation upon the joints of its victims. It is a […]

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 […]

07/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Can traditional Chinese medicine be used to treat children with cerebral palsy?

Taiwanese researchers conducted a large-scale survey of child patients with cerebral palsy (CP) to establish the patterns of complementary use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) among them. The results showed that the use of TCM improved primary symptoms and disorders associated with the brain disorder. The study was funded by the China Medical University and […]

07/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Chinese folk medicine shows potential in treating rheumatoid arthritis

An animal model constructed by Chinese researchers demonstrated that the ethanol extract of a traditional medicinal plant could alleviate adjuvant-induced joint arthritis in mice. They reported that Claoxylon indicum showed potential as a treatment method for rheumatoid arthritis in humans. The study was supported by the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine. The results were published […]

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