traditional chinese medicine
Can Acupuncture Help You Lose Weight?
A clinical trial involving 72 participants suggests that acupuncture is a safe way to help people lose weight.
How Traditional Chinese Herb Eases Pain
In a clinical study with 122 patients, scientists have found that pain is reduced in more patients that used bingpian.
Turning Toad Venom Into Cancer Treatments
Researchers in China and Australia are investigating the anti-cancer properties of bufalin, a steroid found in traditional Chinese medicine made from toads.
Global Institute For Traditional Chinese Medicine Launched
The Global Institute of Traditional Medicine aims to facilitate a better understanding of traditional Chinese medicine through research.
Sweet! Scientists Decode Genome Of Chinese Licorice
Interestingly, Chinese licorice, which is closely related to the plant used for licorice candy, codes for many more proteins than the human genome.
Herbal Drug Proves Effective Against AML
A drug from a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine could help leukemia patients who are resistant to existing treatment.
Traditional Chinese Medicines Often Contaminated With Mercury & Arsenic
Using a stringent two test method, researchers have found that 32 out of 32 traditional Chinese medicines tested were contaminated with mercury and arsenic.
Rhino, Tiger & Snow Leopard DNA Found In Traditional Chinese Medicines
The discovery of snow leopard DNA in over the counter Chinese treatments highlights the need to scrutinize the use of animal products in medicines.
Betting Big On The Brain
Professor Nancy Ip blends the latest technologies with the ancient wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, all in the name of solving challenges such as Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders.
