Korean Institute of Oriental Medicine
Ringworm is the root bark of ringworm, a traditional herbal medicine. It is known to help reduce fever and strengthen the immune system. Provided by the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
A national research team has released research results showing that “Baeksunpi”, the root bark of the traditional herbal medicine Ringworm, improves allergic asthma.
At the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, lead researcher Kim Tae-soo’s team at the Oriental Medicine Convergence Research Department confirmed the effectiveness of white flax bark extract in improving allergic asthma by suppressing inflammation and hypersecretion of mucus within the bronchi and published the results of the research. in “Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy” last February It was announced on the 18th that it was published in .
Ringworm is the root bark of ringworm, a traditional herbal medicine. It is known to be effective in reducing fever and eliminating toxins. The research team confirmed the effectiveness of ringworm extract on allergic asthma.
When the research team administered ringworm extract to an animal model of asthma, airway hyperresponsiveness decreased. Analysis of lung tissue showed that the accumulation of inflammatory cells in the bronchi, mucus hypersecretion and pulmonary fibrosis were reduced by approximately 40% compared to the asthma group.
Ringworm extract prevented mucus hypersecretion by suppressing the expression of inflammatory response-related proteins STAT3 and STAT6 and increasing the expression of FOXA2 protein, which regulates mucus production. The research team explained: “Compared to existing treatments for allergic asthma, it can be applied to a wider range of asthma patients because it regulates multiple pathways simultaneously.”
Lead researcher Kim Tae-soo said, “We have discovered a new approach to asthma using the potential of oriental medicine,” and added, “We will take the lead in solving social problems and diseases through the science of oriental medicine and we will strive for a healthier life.” tomorrow for the people.”
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