Review of historical evaluation and modern application of Chinese materia medica fumigation in prevention of epidemic disease
10.7501/j.issn.0253-2670.2020.04.011
- Author:
Wei-Shang HU
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Author Information
1. College of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Artemisiae Argyi Folium;
Atractylodis Rhizoma;
Coronavirus disease 2019;
Epidemic;
Fumigation;
Infection control
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2020;51(4):895-901
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The fumigation of Chinese herbal medicines, such as Artemisiae Argyi Folium, Atractylodis Rhizoma, and Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, is one of the creations of ancient Chinese medical practitioners during the struggle against the disease for thousands of years. Researches have showed the application of fumigation of Chinese medicinal materials in clinical practice, and there are clear pharmacological studies to prove its related effective ingredients. Therefore, we review the historical evolution and modern application progress of Chinese materia medica fumigation. In the light of the infectious features of COVID-19 including air droplet transmission and even possible aerosol transmission, the corresponding Chinese herbal medicine fumigation should be recommended and used in hospitals, communities, and families, which is expected to play an important role in fighting disease infections.
