All Entries in the "Chinese Medicine" Category
Qigong – An Exercise For Balancing Energy
Qigong is a somewhat controversial practice that is purported to have vast health benefits.
It is, in short, a series of exercises that seek to balance the energy of the human body, first within itself and then ultimately with all of creation.
Intrinsic with this spiritual idea is the improvement of health and [...]
Tui Na – A Massage Therapy That Uses Traditional Chinese Medicine
Tui na is a massage therapy that is classed within the system of traditional Chinese medicine as an external method.
It is particularly appropriate for elderly persons and infants.
It has been used in China for more than 2,000 years. Notably, tui na has fewer side effects than many drug- and chemical-based [...]
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 [...]
