Cardiology Studies

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) oil could improve abdominal obesity, blood pressure, and insulin resistance in patients with metabolic syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for metabolic disorders. It has anti-hypercholesterolemic and antioxidant effects, but its protective effects against Metabolic Syndrome need further research.

Ruyvaran M et al (2022).
J Ethnopharmacol.
PubMed:
34487844

Overview of therapeutic potentiality of Angelica sinensis for ischemic stroke.

Researchers studied the use of Angelica sinensis in treating ischemic stroke, a disease caused by blood flow interruption that damages neurons. Chinese medicine, particularly Angelica sinensis, was found to be beneficial in the treatment and recovery of ischemic stroke. The study highlights the potential benefits of using Chinese medicine in treating neurological disorders.

Han Y et al (2021).
Phytomedicine.
PubMed:
34362631

Integration of network pharmacology and molecular docking technology reveals the mechanism of the herbal pairing of Codonopsis Pilosula (Franch.) Nannf and Astragalus Membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge on chronic heart failure.

Xu J et al (2021).
Ann Palliat Med.
PubMed:
34353081