Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2020;38(2):101-104

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.202003061

Traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment and rehabilitation for Coronavirus Disease 2019

Benming YOU 1 ; Zhongzhuang WANG 1

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Keywords

Coronavirus Disease 2019; clinical treatment; cytokine storm; traditional Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis; Bailing tablets or capsules; fermented Ophiocordyceps powder preparations

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Based on national health insurance policy, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinical practice and newly revealed pathological changes in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the early TCM utilization was recommended to promote blood circulation and protect respiratory system. The fermented Ophiocordyceps powder preparations (Bailing tablets or capsules) are the top choice to inhibit the cytokine storm, relieve lung fibrosis and kidney damage.