Studies Show Chinese Herb Effective in Treatment of Parkinson’s

Studies Show Chinese Herb Effective in Treatment of Parkinson’s
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Emma Suttie
Emma Suttie
D.Ac, AP
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Those struck with Parkinson’s Disease, a condition of the nervous system, will suffer a slow progression of debilitating symptoms throughout the remainder of their lives. Scientists are actively seeking remedies—some of which have been found in Chinese herbs—to ease symptoms and improve the quality of life for Parkinson’s patients.

In three separate scientific studies, the ancient Chinese herb gou teng, also known as cat’s claw (Uncaria rhynchophylla), has been shown to improve the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Emma Suttie
Emma Suttie
D.Ac, AP
Emma is an acupuncture physician and has written extensively about health for multiple publications over the past decade. She is now a health reporter for The Epoch Times, covering Eastern medicine, nutrition, trauma, and lifestyle medicine.
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