Chinese herbs are becoming more and more popular among the public and scientific communities, which come to the need for competently monitor and scientifically research of the herbs, in order to guarantee its safety and efficacy. This section provides overview and links to Chinese medicine research.
Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long and rich history. It is one of the oldest forms of medicine that is still used today. TCM practice has been shaped over time by many factors such as culture, philosophy, politics, religion and science. Traditionally, the success…
MoreHistory of Tea Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, besides water. It is generally consumed in the form of black, oolong or green tea which originates from Camellia sinensis grown mainly in China and Southeast Asia. Black tea is consumed mainly in Western and…
MoreHerbal remedies have become popular over the past decade and they are widely used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases. Many people mistakenly think that all medicinal herbs, being natural, are generally safe and free from undesirable side effects while acting as an effective agent. However, very often,…
MoreIntroduction Rhodiola is widely distributed at high altitudes in mountainous regions over the world. It is commonly used in traditional medicine in Asia for stimulating the nervous system, enhancing work and exercise performance, eliminating fatigue and preventing mountain sickness. There are over 200 different species of Rhodiola and about 20…
MoreWhat is High Throughput Screening (HTS)? Drug discovery is a highly complex and multidisciplinary process in pharmaceutical development. The identification of various modulators of molecular targets is a mainstay of this activity. Increasingly, High Throughput Screening (HTS) which involves modern robotics, data processing and control software and certain sensitive detectors,…
MoreIn TCM, the kidney has a more extensive meaning than the Western anatomical kidney; it is regarded as the root of life and the origin of our individuality as human beings. Being one of the most important organs in the body in TCM, the kidneys perform genital, urinary, endocrine, skeletal,…
MorePolysaccharopeptide (PSP) is an active ingredient extracted from a medicinal mushroom called Coriolus versicolor. It can play an important role in supporting the immine system. Over the past 20 years, extensive research studies including clinical trials have been conducted in order to elucidate its immune health benefits in the body.…
MoreIntroduction to Porstate Cancer and Its Treatment Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after lung cancer. It occurs when a malignant tumor forms in the tissue of the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system. It mainly affects older men; data indicates that more than…
MoreIntroduction to Lung Cancer and Its Treatments Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the world, causing up to million deaths annually. 1 Less than half of lung cancer patients live more than 1 year and only 15% of them live for 5 or more years. The…
MoreTCM Theory Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a term commonly given to a range of traditional medical practices carried out in China that have developed over several thousand years. Nowadays, medicinal herbs, including minerals and animal compounds used in Chinese medicine, are being accepted in greater numbers by the general…
MorePolysaccharide-peptide (PSP) is a protein bound polysaccharide isolated from the COV-1 strain of Yunzhi (Coriolous versicolor mushroom) and made from modern alcohol extraction techniques. Each capsule contains 0.34 grams of PSP. Experimental in-vitro and in-vivo studies have shown PSP inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells including P338 leukemia cells, S…
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