CACTUS COMMUNICATIONS IMAGE: RESEARCHERS HAVE DEVISED A METHOD TO ANALYZE THE EFFECTIVE INGREDIENT IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE FORMULATIONS, CONTRIBUTING TO RESEARCH IN QUALITY CONTROL AND IDENTIFICATION OF ANALYTES IN COMPLEX HERBAL REMEDIES. CREDIT: PROFESSOR XUE QIAO Rooted in ancient knowledge and principles, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been used to treat many diseases, sparking the...
While pain relievers and hormonal drugs are the first line of treatment for endometriosis, these options have many side effects. Some people choose to try herbs as a complementary therapy. Endometriosis is a chronic medical condition that causes tissue similar to the uterine lining to grow outside of the uterus. Known as endometrial implants, they...
By Tim Newman Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey People have used herbs as medicine for thousands of years. Today, with medical researchers continually hunting for better alternative treatments, some are revisiting these remedies. A recent study looks at herbs that people believe can treat hypertension. Currently, hypertension affects an estimated 1 in 3 adults in...
Several herbal remedies have been studied as a treatment for anxiety, but more research is needed to understand the risks and benefits. Here’s what we know—and don’t know: Credit: CC0 Public Domain Kava Kava appeared to be a promising treatment for anxiety, but reports of serious liver damage—even with short-term use—caused the Food and Drug Administration to issue warnings about...
New Rochelle, NY, October 30, 2017-A new study comparing use of herbal remedies among Hispanic women and non-Hispanic white women showed higher than expected use of herbal treatments by both groups, 89% and 81%, respectively. Notably, less than 1 in 6 Hispanic women and only a third of white women discussed the use of herbal...
