Japanese knotweed or Polygonum cuspidatum is a perennial plant that belongs to the buckwheat family. While it is considered to be an aggressive weed by many, it is also edible — at a certain time of the year. Japanese knotweed also contains vitamins and minerals and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. In a study published in … Continue reading Huge finding: Japanese knotweed can inhibit growth of (and destroy) liver cancer stem cells
Longjack can stimulate bone formation by improving expression of mitogenic proteins
In this study, researchers from the National University of Malaysia investigated the bone-forming ability of longjack (Eurycoma longifolia) and its potential as a natural treatment for osteoporosis in men. Their results were published in theJournal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Longjack has attracted the interest of scientists because of its ability to stimulate bone formation in androgen-deficient … Continue reading Longjack can stimulate bone formation by improving expression of mitogenic proteins
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 