 IANS | Herbal Carcinogen Linked to Urothelial Cancer in Taiwan Doctors Lounge A carcinogen produced by Aristolochia plants, which are commonly used in herbal remedies in Taiwan, is associated with signature types of DNA damage linked to aristolochic acid in Taiwanese patients with urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract, ... Chinese Herbal Medicine Blamed for High Rate of Urinary Cancer in Taiwan TCM Herb Tainted with Kidney-Damaging Toxins Herbal compound triggers kidney failure, cancer |
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Herbal remedy ingredient tied to cancer, kidney failure – KTVN
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IANS | Herbal remedy ingredient tied to cancer, kidney failure KTVN Entertainment News from AP Entertainment News from AP THURSDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- A toxic component of a plant used in certain types of herbal remedies can cause kidney failure and upper urinary tract cancer, researchers warn. Chinese Herbal Medicine Blamed for High Rate of Urinary Cancer in Taiwan |
Herbal remedy ingredient tied to cancer, kidney failure – MyFox Wausau
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IANS | Herbal remedy ingredient tied to cancer, kidney failure MyFox Wausau THURSDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- A toxic component of a plant used in certain types of herbal remedies can cause kidney failure and upper urinary tract cancer, researchers warn. Aristolochic acid is found in Aristolochia herbal remedies, ... Chinese Herbal Medicine Blamed for High Rate of Urinary Cancer in Taiwan |
TCM Herb Tainted with Kidney-Damaging Toxins – Natural Products INSIDER (blog)
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TCM Herb Tainted with Kidney-Damaging Toxins Natural Products INSIDER (blog) A traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herb labeled as “Chaihu" (Bupleurum chinense root) was found to be adulterated with Aristolochia manshuriensis, which contains toxic compounds associated with kidney damage and urinary tract cancer, ... |
Chinese herbal remedies contain traces of endangered animal and toxic plants – Adelaide Now
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Apr 122012
 Medical Daily | Chinese herbal remedies contain traces of endangered animal and toxic plants Adelaide Now Qualified Chinese medicine practitioner Dina Tsiopelas uses TGA-approved herbs, such as the Rougui, pictured, sourced from a Melbourne supplier. Picture: Tricia Watkinson Source: The Advertiser SEIZED samples of Chinese herbal remedies contain ... Toxins and Traces of Endangered Animals Found in Chinese Herbal Remedies Beware of Chinese Herbal Medicines! Toxic plants and endangered animals found in Chinese herbs |
Chinese Herbal Medicine Blamed for High Rate of Urinary Cancer in Taiwan – Medical Daily
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IANS | Chinese Herbal Medicine Blamed for High Rate of Urinary Cancer in Taiwan Medical Daily A substance found in some traditional Chinese herbal remedies is being blamed for the high rate of upper urinary tract cancer in Taiwan. By Christine Hsu | April 12, 2012 A substance found in some traditional Chinese herbal remedies is being blamed for ... Herbal Carcinogen Linked to Urothelial Cancer in Taiwan |
Chinese medicines contain traces of endangered animals – Telegraph.co.uk
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 Telegraph.co.uk | Chinese medicines contain traces of endangered animals Telegraph.co.uk Edzard Ernst, Professor of Complementary Medicine at the University of Exeter, who was not involved in the study, said: “The risks of Chinese herbal medicine are numerous: firstly, the herbs themselves can be toxic; secondly, they might interact with ... Are traditional Chinese medicines safe and legal? |
Herbal Remedy Ingredient Tied to Cancer, Kidney Failure – MSN Health & Fitness
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IANS | Herbal Remedy Ingredient Tied to Cancer, Kidney Failure MSN Health & Fitness THURSDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- A toxic component of a plant used in certain types of herbal remedies can cause kidney failure and upper urinary tract cancer, researchers warn. Aristolochic acid is found in Aristolochia herbal remedies, ... Chinese Herbal Medicine Blamed for High Rate of Urinary Cancer in Taiwan |
SST Is Back – LiverSupport.com
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SST Is Back LiverSupport.com Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as Xiao Chai Hu Tang, the herbal formula known as SST originated during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25 AD – 220 AD). Comprised of seven ingredients, Xiao Chai Hu Tang was traditionally brewed as a tea. |
The healing power of mushrooms – Fox News
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The healing power of mushrooms Fox News Reishi, Ganoderma lucidum One of the most revered tonic herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, reishi is purported not only to enhance longevity, but to imbue the mushroom eater with spiritual radiance and wisdom. Reishi is presumed to uplift and ... |
Does traditional Chinese medicine have a place in the health system? – Transforming The Nation’s Healthcare
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 Transforming The Nation's Healthcare | Does traditional Chinese medicine have a place in the health system? Transforming The Nation's Healthcare With the advent of modern medicine, traditional European practices were relegated to a handful of surviving herbal remedies. Similarly in China, despite recent attempts to retain traditional healing practices, modern medicine is supplanting traditional ... |
Traditional Chinese medicine team preps for Phase II cancer study – FierceBiotech
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Traditional Chinese medicine team preps for Phase II cancer study FierceBiotech The Wall Street Journal has an in-depth look at the painstaking work undertaken by Yale investigator Yung-Chi Cheng, who has been studying the potential of a combination Chinese herbal medicine in treating the harsh side effects triggered by ... |
Herbal Medicines Get Some More Respect – Wall Street Journal (blog)
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Herbal Medicines Get Some More Respect Wall Street Journal (blog) New research suggests a four-herb combination long used in traditional Chinese medicine helps curb some side effects of chemotherapy. Another example of an herbal treatment breaking into the halls of Western medicine is that of ingenol mebutate, ... |
Apr 022012
Top Stories From The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal (blog) Chinese Medicine Goes Under the Microscope: Scientists studying a four-herb combination discovered some 1800 years ago by Chinese herbalists have found that the substance enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy in patients with colon cancer. |
Apr 022012
 Wall Street Journal | Chinese Medicine Goes Under the Microscope Wall Street Journal Scientists studying a four-herb combination discovered some 1800 years ago by Chinese herbalists have found that the substance enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy in patients with colon cancer. Early studies show a traditional four-herb ... |
Traditional Chinese Medicine Gets 21st Century Makeover – First Coast News
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Gets 21st Century Makeover First Coast News The manufacturers hope the machine will make the idea of traditional medicine more Medical Cures herbal remedies East Asia East Asia international medical practices ginseng Health health news Asian News News East Asian News Chinese Medicine Ailments ... |
Does traditional Chinese medicine have a place in the health system? – The Conversation
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Does traditional Chinese medicine have a place in the health system? The Conversation With the advent of modern medicine, traditional European practices were relegated to a handful of surviving herbal remedies. Similarly in China, despite recent attempts to retain traditional healing practices, modern medicine is supplanting traditional ... |
Mar 302012
Chinese herbalist's offending 'atypical' The West Australian A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner convicted of molesting a woman said the job is "fraught with danger from clients", a judge has been told. Watson Zhu, 58, of Surry Hills, was found guilty by a jury last November of two counts of having ... |
Mar 302012
Chinese herbalist's offending 'atypical' Sydney Morning Herald A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner convicted of molesting a woman said the job is "fraught with danger from clients", a judge has been told. Watson Zhu, 58, of Surry Hills, was found guilty by a jury last November of two counts of having ... |
Mar 302012
Chinese herbalist's offending 'atypical' Ninemsn A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner convicted of molesting a woman said the job is "fraught with danger from clients", a judge has been told. Watson Zhu, 58, of Surry Hills, was found guilty by a jury last November of two counts of having ... |
How the Surging Popularity of ‘Himalayan Viagra’ Is Causing Murder and … – AlterNet
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How the Surging Popularity of 'Himalayan Viagra' Is Causing Murder and ... AlterNet It has become the most expensive herbal remedy in Chinese medicine and it is prized for its reputation as a powerful aphrodisiac that boosts men's sexual prowess. Sign up to stay up to date on the latest Sex & Relationships headlines via email. |
The boom in “Himalayan Viagra” – Salon
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 Salon | The boom in “Himalayan Viagra” Salon But according to Daniel Winkler, a botanist specializing in the fungus, it quickly has become the most expensive herbal remedy in traditional Chinese medicine. Winkler estimates the annual yarsagumba harvest at between 85 and 185 tons, ... How the Surging Popularity of 'Himalayan Viagra' Is Causing Murder and ... |
Women’s Health Month Highlights An Ancient Remedy for New Mothers – PR Web (press release)
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Women's Health Month Highlights An Ancient Remedy for New Mothers PR Web (press release) Remedy Acupuncture Clinic practices Traditional Chinese Medicine through the use of acupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise, massage, and diet to improve the quality of life for their patients. They are located at 703 Market St., Suite 514 in San ... |
Researchers discover secrets of ancient Chinese herbal remedy – Central Valley Business Times
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 Firstpost | Researchers discover secrets of ancient Chinese herbal remedy Central Valley Business Times "This study is an exciting example of how solving the molecular mechanism of traditional herbal medicine can lead both to new insights into physiological regulation and to novel approaches to the treatment of disease," says Tracy Keller, an instructor ... Chinese Herb Targets Immune System Traditional Chinese medicine may slow down aging process |
Molecular secrets of ancient Chinese herbal remedy discovered – Zee News
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 Zee News | Molecular secrets of ancient Chinese herbal remedy discovered Zee News Now, researchers from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine have discovered the molecular secrets behind this herbal extract's power. It turns out that halofuginone (HF) triggers a stress-response pathway that blocks the development of a harmful class ... Researchers discover secrets of ancient Chinese herbal remedy Chinese Herb Targets Immune System Traditional Chinese medicine may slow down aging process |
