Lingzhi body, not just spores, also ups immunity
CM NEWS - Numerous lingzhi »">lingzhi (靈芝, Ganoderma lucidum) products on the market advertise their immunostimulatory efficacy by how “cracked” the lingzhi spores are. But are cracked spores really that superior over the rest of the mushroom? Read more
Immune system ‘trainable’, door opens for cancer vaccine: study
Mayo Clinic release - An international team of researchers led by Mayo Clinic have designed a technique that uses the body’s own cells and a virus to destroy cancer cells that spread from primary tumours to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system. In addition, their study shows that this technology could be the basis for a new cancer vaccine to prevent cancer recurrence. Read more
Astronauts test traditional Chinese medicines in space
Xinhua - China’s astronauts have been testing new varieties of traditional Chinese medicine that could help treat osteoporosis, insomnia and improve immunity.
Doctors with the China Astronaut Research and Training Center say the new remedies will be prepared for sale after further tests during the country’s third manned space program in 2008. Read more
‘Gold-plated’ catepillar fungus boosts immunity, lowers blood sugar
CM NEWS - Cordyceps sinensis, or commonly known as catepillar fungus and dong chong xia cao (冬蟲夏草) in Chinese, is an expensive traditional Chinese medicine well-known for its anti-tumour, immunostimulant and antioxidant functions. The catepillar fungus has also been proven to be anti-diabetic. Read more
Catepillar fungus powerful to relieve liver fibrosis
CM NEWS - A traditional Chinese medicine as expensive as gold could be more precious than gold as it may now be able to turn back the clock for patients with liver fibrosis. Read more
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