News tagged with herbal medicines

Scientists discover molecular secrets of 2,000-year-old Chinese herbal remedy

For roughly two thousand years, Chinese herbalists have treated Malaria using a root extract, commonly known as Chang Shan, from a type of hydrangea that grows in Tibet and Nepal. More recent studies suggest that halofuginone, ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 12, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (24) | comments 29 | with audio podcast

Quack medicines, insect immigrants, and what eats what among secrets revealed by DNA barcodes

The newfound scientific power to quickly "fingerprint" species via DNA is being deployed to unmask quack herbal medicines, reveal types of ancient Arctic life frozen in permafrost, expose what eats what in ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Nov 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Herbal remedies escape EU law

Many herbal remedies available over-the-counter in pharmacies and health food shops are still lacking important information needed for safe use, according to University of Leeds researchers.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Aug 09, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Beauty through the ages

Teeth whitening and anti-wrinkle treatments were as sought after in Renaissance times as they are today, a historian claims.

Other Sciences / Other

created Mar 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

The spice of life: Curry’s main ingredient has more to offer than good flavor

Mahtab Jafari's research shows curry's main ingredient has more to offer than good flavor. It extended the lifespan of fruit flies by up to 20 percent, while improving locomotion and having tumor-prevention ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 11, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (21) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Translating Chinese medicine for the West

In a traditional Chinese medicine store in central Beijing, part of the Tongrentang chain founded 342 years ago, three white-coated workers follow traditions that stretch even further back in time. They sort and chop an exotic ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Oct 11, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Ancient Chinese herbal recipe eases side effects of chemotherapy

A combination of Chinese herbs in use for more than 1,800 years reduced the gastrointestinal side effects of chemotherapy in mice, while actually enhancing the effects of the cancer treatment, Yale University researchers ...

Medicine & Health / Research

created Aug 18, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (8) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Potential industrial and agricultural uses of echinacea trump health claims

Echinacea has been used for hundreds of years as an herbal remedy to prevent or treat colds, and today it is among the most commonly used herbal medicines in North America. However, in spite of its popularity, ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Jun 29, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 2

Herbal medicines can be lethal, pathologist warns

(PhysOrg.com) -- A University of Adelaide forensic pathologist has sounded a worldwide warning of the potential lethal dangers of herbal medicines if taken in large quantities, injected, or combined with prescription drugs.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 08, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 6

Med students say conventional medicine would benefit by integrating alternative therapies

In the largest national survey of its kind, researchers from UCLA and UC San Diego measured medical students' attitudes and beliefs about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and found that three-quarters of them ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jan 20, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Common herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage

A well-known Eastern medicine supplement may help avoid the most common cause of liver transplantation, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The finding came as a surprise to ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Calif. doc who hailed herbal cancer cure arrested

(AP) -- Dr. Christine Daniel promised to her patients what many considered the improbable - the chance to cure cancer through an herbal treatment.

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 09, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Chinese herbal medicines for preventing diabetes in high risk people

More research is required to establish whether Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes, according to Cochrane Researchers. Although herbal medicines are widely used in Asian countries to ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Oct 07, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New 'biofactories' produce rare healing substances in the endangered Devil's claw plant

Deep in Africa's Kalahari Desert lies the "Devil's claw," a plant that may hold the key to effective treatments for arthritis, tendonitis and other illnesses that affect millions each year. Unfortunately, ...

Chemistry / Other

created Aug 16, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Chinese herbs for endometriosis

Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) may relieve symptoms in the treatment of endometriosis. A systematic review by Cochrane Researchers found some evidence that women had comparable benefits following laparoscopic surgery and suffered ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jul 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0