The gap between clinical practice and limited evidence of traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19
Journal Title: Traditional Medicine Research - Year 2020, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is the set of knowledge and practices concerning life, health, illness prevention, and treatment that originated in China thousands of years ago. Presently, TCM is still one of the mainstream medical systems, and has been given an equal legal status and place as Western medicine in the healthcare system of China [1]. Whether it was the plague in ancient times or the SARS and influenza A in the past decades, TCM has always played a major role in the prevention and treatment of diseases [2]. As early as the outbreak of COVID-19 in January 2020, the Chinese government established the treatment principle of integrated Chinese and Western medicine, and since then TCM has been fully and deeply involved in the management of the epidemic in China. Till August 18, 2020, the Chinese health authority had issued eight versions of guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, and starting from the third version, a TCM approach including herbal formulae and drugs has been included. According to the White Paper issued by the Chinese government in June 2020, 92% of all confirmed cases received TCM-based treatment that proved to be effective [3].
Authors and Affiliations
Hui Luo
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP690496
- DOI 10.12032/TMR20200906197
- Views 177
- Downloads 0
Total saponins in Rubus parvifolius L. induce lymphoma cells apoptosis through upregulated Bax/Fas and downregulated Bcl-2 in vivo and in vitro
Purpose: To investigate the effect of total saponins of Rubus parvifolius L. (TSRP) on lymphoma Raji cells and further discuss its mechanism. Methods: The model of nude mice bearing Raji cells was established, the volume...
Two Empirical Formula for Hemostasis
Zhixue San Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae) 75g, Sheng Di (Radix Rehmanniae Recens) 75g,Bai Ji (Rhizoma Bletillae) 75g, Ma Bo (Lasiosphaera seu Calvatia) 75g, Er Cha (Catechu) 37g, Xue Jie (Sanguis Draconis)37g, Xue Yu Tan (...
Effects of herbal medicine in gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Pyrosis and regurgitation are the cardinal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Several herbs have been used for treating gastrointestinal disorders worldwide. This systematic review was conducted to...
Two empirical formulas: Huangqin Fuling Tang and Huangqin Longgu Muli Tang
Huangqin Fuling Tang Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) 10-15g, Fu Ling (Poria) 15-30g, Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) 10-15g, Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis) 10-15g, Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) 15-20g Huangqin Longgu Mul...
Complete response of hepatocellular carcinoma treated with traditional Chinese medicine treatment: A case report
We reported a detailed clinical course of complete response of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) with traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) treatment in the present study. In June 2011, a 47-year-old man was admitted to our hosp...