Editorial: Natural products, medicinal foods, herbal medicines, bone metabolism diseases, bone-related tumor diseases

Bone metabolism diseases and bone tumors pose a significant threat to human health, yet effective treatments in modern medicine are lacking. Natural products and medicinal foods are gaining research interest as potential solutions. These natural sources contain metabolites that can promote bone formation and fight tumors. Natural medicines are often complex mixtures, but research is focusing on isolating specific compounds for more precise and effective therapies. Some of these isolated compounds have shown promise in regulating bone health and fighting tumors. A comprehensive understanding of natural products, including their pharmacology, composition, and clinical effects, is crucial for developing effective treatments for bone diseases and related tumors. This approach could lead to innovative and more natural treatment strategies.

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  Tea-Seed Oil (TSO) contains components with antibacterial properties, potentially acting through pathways like PI3K-AKT and MAPK.
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  Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) extract can prevent glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIO) and alter gut microbiota composition.
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  Herbal medicine (HM) combined with Western Medicine (WM) may improve bone mineral density (BMD) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with osteoporosis.