A study published in the September 2022 edition of the renowned international journal Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” showed that an herbal medicine made from Harpagophytum procumbens, commonly known as “devil’s claw” has the effect of improving spinal stenosis. The study was conducted by a research team led by chief researcher Hong Jin Young at…
Study: Herb ‘Harpagophytum Procumbens’ Effective in Treating Spinal Stenosis
Herb Can Help Avoid Drug Resistance in Treating Lung Cancer: New Study
Lung cancer ranks as the No.1 killer of all cancers globally. The main treatment method of Western medicine for non-small cell lung cancer, the most common type of lung cancer, is targeted therapy. However, a thorny problem with targeted therapy is the development of drug resistance in patients. Lee Mi-hyun, a pre-Korean medicine professor at…
Herbal Medicine May Treat the Global Surge in Precocious Puberty: Doctors
A surge in cases of precocious puberty was reported in many countries after the COVID-19 pandemic began, raising a need for effective treatment. Some Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) doctors say that herbal medicine is safe and effective in treating this disorder. Precocious puberty refers to the early onset of a child’s physical transition to adulthood,…
South Korean Researchers: Herbal Medicine Effective Against Prostate Cancer, Leukemia
A medical research team in Seoul, South Korea has found that certain traditional herbal medicines are effective in treating some types of cancer cells. In April, a research group led by Professor Kim Bong-Lee of Kyung Hee University’s College of Korean Medicine unveiled the combined results of a study confirming the effectiveness of several herbal medicines…
Korean Research: Chinese Quince a Promising Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis, is the most common type of arthritis among middle-aged and elderly people. Western medical treatment for osteoarthritis commonly includes painkillers, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, cortisone injections, and joint replacement as a last resort. Eastern medicine focuses on a holistic approach to treating osteoarthritis that includes herbal formulations and acupuncture. Now, a…
Foot Baths: A Medically Proven Therapy to Improve Health and Treat Diseases
Since ancient times, Chinese health practitioners have relied on simple hot foot baths as an effective remedy for nourishing the body and treating diseases. Recent medical studies have proved that foot baths are effective for relieving pain, treating depression, menopausal syndromes, and other diseases. Hua Tuo (c. 140–208), a famous Chinese doctor from the late…
South Korea to Survey Post-COVID Conditions as Traditional Eastern Medicines Attract Interest
It’s been more than two years since the novel coronavirus—the pathogen that causes COVID-19—broke out in China and went on to leave a sick and deadly trail around the world. Even as people continue to be infected by emerging variants, scientists from multiple countries have begun investigating post-COVID conditions and possible remedies. While South Korea intends…
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