brain science, ginkgo biloba, green tea, huntington's disease, neurodegenerative diseases, plant compounds, turmeric

Harnessing the Healing Power of Plants for Huntington’s Disease

Looking into treatments for Huntington’s disease that come from plants gives people hope for controlling this brain disease. Brain cells die off over time, making it hard to think and move. Instead of just treating the symptoms, plant chemicals are being studied to see if they can help lessen the effects of the disease. Antioxidants ...

Viena Abdon

Huntington's disease.

The Magnificent Ginkgo Tree: A Hidden Beauty 

Some of the beauties of the world are popularly recognized, and some aren’t — these are hidden beauties. In particular, the magnificent ginkgo trees in large parts of China are majestic. Most are situated on the east side of the Hu Huanyong line in China, which has a humid climate. The Chinese respect and admire ...

Viena Abdon

A ginkgo tree.

A Sight to Behold: Chinese Ginkgo Tree Lays Its ‘Golden Carpet’

Within the walls of the Guanyin Buddhist Temple in the Zhongnan Mountains, there is a large ginkgo tree believed to be 1,400 years old. Every autumn, the green leaves turn golden in color. And when the tree sheds its leaves, the ground turns into a “golden carpet” that makes for a stunning sight to behold. ...

Emma Lu

A large golden ginkgo tree.

5 Modern Chinese Medications That You Might Want to Try

Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years. But with the emergence of the more modern Western medicine, it has been relegated to an alternative or complementary role in medicine. Millions of people, however, swear by these treatments for various reasons — whether they’re looking to treat a common cold or as a natural ...

Emma Lu