Archive for the 'Chinese Medicine' Category
Monday, July 11th, 2016
Herbalists recommend more than a dozen herbal remedies for acne and scarring, according to a recent article.
Unfortunately, only 1 of these herbals is supported by the results of a study in patients. (more…)
Acne/Rosacea, Berberine (Goldenseal), Blackcurrant, Chamomile, Chinese Medicine, Echinacea, Evening Primrose, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil | Comments Off on Acne: Recommendations are easy; data, scarce
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are frequently given to children and adolescents for reputed benefits for hyperkinetic and concentration disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Researchers in Arizona and Australia assessed the evidence based on the results of studies providing an acceptable standard of evidence. (more…)
ADHD, Chinese Medicine, Ginkgo, Iron, Kava, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pine Bark Extract, St. John's Wort, Zinc | Comments Off on Review: CAM for ADHD
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Researchers in Korea and the US studied EstroG-100 — a mixture of standardized extracts of Cynanchum wilfordii, Phlomis umbrosa and Angelica gigas. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Herbals, Menopause | Comments Off on Effect of EstroG-100 on menopausal symptoms
Sunday, June 12th, 2011
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong, in China, studied the risk for an herbal:warfarin interaction in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. (more…)
Bleeding Disorders, Chinese Medicine, Danshen, Dong Quai, Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, St. John's Wort, Tea | Comments Off on Effects of herbals on warfarin therapy
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Functional constipation doesn’t have an anatomical or hormonal cause.
Researchers at Hong Kong Baptist University, in China studied ma zi ren wan (Hemp Seed Pill), which is a branded product. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Diarrhea/Constipation | Comments Off on Hemp Seed Pill to treat functional constipation
Sunday, April 24th, 2011
In Japan and China, Ten-Cha is a commonly used complementary alternative medicine for allergic rhinitis.
Researchers in China studied Ten-Cha (Rubus suavissimus), which is commonly known as either Sweet Tea Extract or Chinese Blackberry Extract. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Chinese Medicine | Comments Off on Ten-Cha to treat house dust mite allergic rhinitis
Sunday, April 24th, 2011
Here’s a summary of a Cochrane review of herbals to treat stable angina — aka chronic angina.
In stable angina, chest pain occurs with activity or stress. The pain begins slowly and gets worse over several minutes before going away. (more…)
Angina Pectoris, Chinese Medicine, Cochrane Library | Comments Off on Traditional Chinese herbals to treat stable angina
Saturday, March 12th, 2011
Dr. Xiu-Min Lee (photo) is Director of Mount Sinai’s Center for Chinese Herbal Therapy for Allergy and Asthma, in New York.
She has reviewed the evidence and believes that traditional Chinese medicine can help treat food allergies and asthma. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Children, Chinese Medicine | Comments Off on CAM for pediatric allergic disorders
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Antiwei is a traditional Chinese prescription used to treat influenza.
Researchers at Sichuan University, in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China report it is effective and well tolerated. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Common Cold, Infection | Comments Off on Antiwei to treat influenza
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
Shengmai-yin (Sheng Mai Yin Pian) is a concentrated Chinese herbal medicine used to “treat a deficiency of vital energy and Yin, palpitation and shortness of breath, faint pulse, and spontaneous perspiration,” according to ActiveHerb.com.
Researchers at Zhejiang University, in Hangzhou, China report a patient who appeared to suffer from an interaction with warfarin (Coumadin). (more…)
CAM Interactions, Chinese Medicine, Stroke | Comments Off on Interaction between Shengmai-yin and warfarin
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
Researchers from the University of Western Sydney, in Australia report no benefit after 16 weeks of treatment. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Menopause | Comments Off on Herbal formula fails to prevent menopausal vasomotor symptoms
Thursday, November 18th, 2010
During the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), researchers discussed how herbal treatments may be integrated into conventional allergy treatments, including this Chinese herbal formula.
Here’s what we know about FAHF-2, a Chinese herbal formula being tested to treat food allergies. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Chinese Medicine | Comments Off on Food Allergy Herbal Formulation (FAHF-2)
Sunday, May 30th, 2010
This Cochrane review reports that flawed study design limits the usefulness of the data reported. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Cochrane Library, Fatigue | Comments Off on Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs to treat chronic fatigue
Monday, April 5th, 2010
Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and Arizona collaborated to review the risks of herbal:drug interactions.
The abstract is a bit skimpy on details, but the American Pharmaceutical Association has a nice summary, which will be summarized further here. (more…)
Black/Blue Cohosh, Bleeding Disorders, Chinese Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipids, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Hawthorn, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Licorice, Motherworth, Saw Palmetto, Yohimbine | Comments Off on Risk of taking herbals in people with heart disease
Sunday, March 14th, 2010
Guasha (aka Gha Sha) is used in Chinese medicine to control pain. It uses tools to scrape or rub the surface of the body to relieve blood (Xue) stagnation (video here).
Researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, in Daejeon, South Korea reviewed the supporting evidence. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Pain, Pain-Back, Pain-Neck, Pain-Shoulder | Comments Off on Using Gausha to treat musculoskeletal pain
Monday, March 8th, 2010
Researchers from the Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, in The Netherlands measured levels in Asian traditional herbal preparations that are available on the Dutch market. (more…)
Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Consumer Alert, Herbals | Comments Off on Mercury, arsenic, and lead levels in herbals
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Researchers from China and Italy reviewed the evidence. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Stroke | Comments Off on Traditional Chinese Medicine and stroke recovery
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Duhuo Jisheng Tang “tones†the liver and kidney. It also tones Qi and blood.
I confess, I don’t know what that means, but researchers from Taipei, Taiwan studied its safety. (more…)
Chinese Medicine | Comments Off on Is Duhuo Jisheng Tang safe?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
HAART is the acronym for Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy — aggressive treatment used to suppress HIV viral replication and the progression of HIV disease.
Researchers from the Hospital San Pedro, in Spain surveyed the use of medicinal plants in HIV patients receiving HAART. (more…)
Chinese Medicine, Echinacea, Ginseng, HIV/AIDS, Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Comments Off on Prevalence of CAM use during HAART in HIV
Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Medscape has reported the results of 3 studies presented during the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting. (more…)
Asthma/Allergy, Children, Chinese Medicine | Comments Off on Research on Chinese herbals for asthma and allergy