This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world. This is the seventh instalment. In the world of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), few remedies carry the legendary status – or the hefty price tag – of Angong Niuhuang Wan, often referred to as the “miracle pill”. … Read more
In the UK it’s estimated that around 8 million women are affected by female pattern hair loss at some point in their lives. A new research review confirms that an herb commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine may help stop the shedding and even promote regrowth. The herb is available in topical and ingestible form, … Read more
TOPLINE: A nighttime sleep duration less than 7 hours was associated with an increased risk for hypertension, especially in women. No significant association was found between a sleep duration more than 8 hours and the risk for hypertension. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 23 prospective cohort studies to explore the association … Read more
This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world. This is the sixth instalment. In Hong Kong, as in so many Chinese and Asian cities, shops selling traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedies are easy to find. Their shelves and drawers are filled with hundreds of different … Read more