Dr.Steve’s BOTTOM LINE: Here’s a study which shows that YeongyoSeungma-tang may have very significant effects on most of the KEY biochemical pathways in your body that relate to inflammation. Inflammation gone awry (in other words too much of what is sometimes a good immune response) is the reason for and/or major co-existing factor in multiple diseases from skin disorders through cancer. Although this is very preliminary data, it points to the fact that this ancient remedy in fact has a very plausible scientific explanation. We need more of this to separate the truth from the hype out there. Read more on Anti-inflammatory effects of YeongyoSeungma-tang|Atopic Dermatitis |Dr.Steve’s Bottom Line…
Dr Steve’s BOTTOM LINE: I couldn’t have said it better myself. Although there are a lot of scientific gobbledegook words in this study, proper use of science can only help. With all due respect to purists who do not want to explore what individual components in TCM herbs do, in order to gain more credibility and establish safety this must be done. Remember, it just adds information. What one does with the information is up to them. Want to know what works…..really? Or maybe what to avoid? Read more on Recent analytical approaches in quality control of traditional Chinese medicines–a review |Dr.Steve’s Bottom Line…
Clinical research in anthroposophic medicine.
Altern Ther Health Med. 2009 Nov-Dec;15(6):52-5
Authors: Hamre HJ, Kiene H, Kienle GS
Anthroposophic medicine includes special medications and special artistic and physical therapies. More than 200 clinical studies of varying design and quality have been conducted on anthroposophic treatment. Half of these studies concern anthroposophic mistletoe therapy for cancer. Clinical effects of mistletoe products include improvement of quality of life, reduction of side effects from chemotherapy and radiation, and possibly increased survival. Read more on Clinical research in anthroposophic medicine (and Dr.Steve’s Bottom Line)….
Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment.
Phytother Res. 2009 Dec 29;
Authors: Fa-Lin Z, Zhen-Yu W, Yan H, Tao Z, Kang L
Blackcurrant oil soft capsule (BOSC) is an effective and safe herbal medicine for the treatment of hyperlipidemia and has been approved for the market in China. No studies have been performed, however, to confirm whether BOSC is effective in reducing the serum lipid level in a large-scale ordinary or special patient population. Read more on Efficacy of blackcurrant oil soft capsule, a Chinese herbal drug, in hyperlipidemia treatment. (and Dr.Steve’s Bottom Line)…
Bing De Ling, a Chinese herbal formula, inhibits cancer cells growth via p53.
Front Biosci (Elite Ed). 2010;2:221-30
Authors: Zhang Y, Dong H, Li Z, Xiang S, Zhu Y, Zhang M, Liu J, Bai W, Nicosia SV, Chen J
Bing De Ling is a Chinese herbal formula that has been used to treat cancer patients for more than a decade. Read more on Bing De Ling, a Chinese herbal formula, inhibits cancer cells growth via p53.(plus Dr Steve’s BottomLine)…
Population-Based Case-Control Study of Chinese Herbal Products Containing Aristolochic Acid and Urinary Tract Cancer Risk.
J Natl Cancer Inst. 2009 Dec 21;
Authors: Lai MN, Wang SM, Chen PC, Chen YY, Wang JD
Background Consumption of Chinese herbs that contain aristolochic acid (eg, Mu Tong) has been associated with an increased risk of urinary tract cancer. Read more on Population-Based Case-Control Study of Chinese Herbal Products Containing Aristolochic Acid and Urinary Tract Cancer Risk. (plus Dr.Steve’s Bottom Line)…
