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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
03/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can aloe vera treat the harmful side effects of radiation therapy?
One of the most well-known succulent plants on the planet, aloe vera is cultivated in many parts of the globe for its agricultural and medicinal applications. The earliest use of aloe vera as a natural medicine dates back some 6,000 years ago when the ancient Egyptians discovered its skin-nourishing and cleansing properties. Today, aloe vera is still […]
03/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cancer treatment complications can be prevented with topical sesame oil, researchers find
Chemotherapy-induced phlebitis (CIP) is an inflammatory response to chemotherapy drugs that can cause vein damage, pain, erythema (skin redness), fever and swelling at the site of injection. It is one of the most common complications suffered by cancer patients who undergo cancer therapy. CIP can last for weeks or months and is usually treated with […]
02/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
This ginger compound stops pancreatic cancer cells from spreading
Plants from the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family contain an active compound that is known for its anti-tumor properties. Called B-elemene, this liquid-soluble sesquiterpene not only induces cancer cell death, but also cell cycle arrest at different stages, depending on the type of tumor. In a recent study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University explored the mechanism behind […]
02/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the anti-tumor effect of elemene on pancreatic cancer cell lines
In this study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University evaluated the anti-tumor effect and mechanism of action of elemene on pancreatic carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Elemene is an anti-cancer compound found in plants that belong to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Using the […]
02/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Review examines the effects of aloe vera on patients who have undergone radiation therapy for cancer
Researchers from St. John Fisher College in New York conducted a comprehensive review to summarize and evaluate the use of aloe vera in patients who have undergone radiation therapy to treat cancer. This article was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Many cancer patients require radiation therapy and often suffer from adverse […]
02/12/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
A closer look at alternative medicine use among patients with cancer
The National Cancer Institute defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care. While complementary medicine refers to non-standard treatments (e.g., acupuncture) that are used together with conventional medicine, alternative medicine refers to any treatment (e.g., natural remedies) used in place of standard medical treatments. […]
01/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
TCM formula makes cancer cells more susceptible to drug therapy
Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, is the fourth most common cancer in men and the seventh most common cancer in women. This disease is characterized by the formation of malignant cancer cells along the stomach lining. This type of cancer cells has the ability to spread to other parts of the stomach. Although there risk factors […]
12/28/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Tropical “Soursop” plant found to kill cancer cells, reduce inflammation and fight infections
Annona muricata, also known as soursop, is a tropical plant known for its many medicinal uses. Traditionally, it is used to treat a variety of health problems, from simple fevers to serious diseases like diabetes and cancer. According to studies, soursop is rich in phytochemicals that give it plenty of beneficial properties. These include antioxidant, […]
10/09/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Yanggan jiedu sanjie and its anti-hepatocarcinoma potential
In this study, researchers from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine evaluated the effects of yanggan jiedu sanjie (YGJDSJ), a modern traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulation on TGF-B1-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in hepatocellular carcinoma Bel-7402 cells. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. EMT is an important part […]
10/03/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Safflower yellow, an herbal medicine used in TCM, found to prevent the spread of breast cancer to the lungs, according to study
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a herbaceous flowering plant that is widely used in traditional medicine. It is known to treat conditions like dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain and mass, trauma, and joint pains. Aside from its medicinal applications, safflower is also used in the food and textile industry, making it one of the oldest and most useful cultivated crops on […]
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