All Entries in the "Chinese Medicine" Category
The Benefits Of Using Asian/Chinese Ginseng
Alternative medicines can be found throughout the globe, originating from ancient remedies and rituals.
Very often China is the source of a lot of herbs widely used instead of manufactured drugs.
Asian ginseng, also known as Chinese ginseng attracts numerous claims over the benefits it can provide.
Much like a multi-vitamin, it is said to [...]
Chinese Herbs For Effective Acne Cure
Acne is a malady we would much rather keep away from. Think of the innumerable problems it gives. It causes skin irritation, and constant pain.
It gives us a poor appearance and we are constantly on a hide-out when hit by acne.
Acne is caused by excessive heat developed in the body. It [...]
Treatment Found For Psoriasis In Traditional Chinese Medicine
According to a study, an effective treatment for plaque-type psoriasis can be found in traditional Chinese medicine.
Yin-Ku Lin, M.D. (Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan) and colleagues found that an ointment based on the dark-blue, plant-based powder indigo naturalis can be used to treat the skin condition.
No cure exists for the [...]
New Cancer-Killing Compound Developed From Salad Plant
Researchers at the University of Washington have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects.
The new compound puts a novel twist on [...]
Natural Viagra? ‘Horny Goat Weed’ Shows Promise
Move over, Viagra! Researchers in Italy report that an ancient Chinese herbal remedy known as “horny goat weed” shows potential in lab studies as source for new future drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
The study, which provides scientific evidence supporting the herb’s well-known use as a natural aphrodisiac.
In the new study, Mario Dell’Agli and colleagues [...]
Study Shows Traditional Chinese Medicine Of Qigong Therapy As A Potential Complementary Treatment For Osteoarthritis
Qigong therapy, a form of traditional Chinese medical practice, appears to be a potential complementary treatment for osteoarthritis dependent upon the capability of the healer, according to a study.
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the US and osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 21 million Americans.
Patients suffering from osteoarthritis [...]
How Cupping Influence The Flow Of Energy In The Body?
Cupping refers to an ancient or traditional Chinese treatment (TCM).
In this treatment of cupping, the evacuated glass cups are placed on the bare skin.
The suction of air in the cups by creating a vacuum in the cups is believed to influence the flow of energy and blood in the body.
In old china, [...]
Qigong Practice For Giving You Natural Healing!
Qigong is a traditional Chinese medicine which involves the coordination of different breathing pattern using physical postures and motions of your body.
This medicine is used for maintaining your health condition.
Energy field is generated and maintained by natural respiration of your body. Qi, this is the energy produced by breathing which keeps [...]
