Astronauts test traditional Chinese medicines in space
September 3, 2007
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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
June 13, 2007
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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
June 12, 2007
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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
