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Chinese herbal medicine for coronavirus disease 2019: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Author: ChoWilliam C, SuKelei, WangPengqian, XingYanwei, XiongXingjiang

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Meta-AnalysisA statistical technique that integrates the results of multiple studies to draw more general conclusions about a particular issue.
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Systematic ReviewA review that systematically collects, evaluates, and integrates relevant research to answer a specific research question.

Overview

This review examines the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for COVID-19 treatment, based on 18 randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Currently, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which can lead to severe respiratory failure and death, is now a global pandemic with no specific anti-viral drugs or vaccines. However, It is worth noting that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), especially Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), has been wide...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7331568/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Chinese Herbal Medicine for COVID-19: A Promising Approach

COVID-19, a global pandemic, has presented unprecedented challenges for healthcare systems worldwide. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for treating COVID-19. The researchers aim to assess the potential benefits of CHM as a complementary or alternative therapy for this disease.

CHM: A Potential Ally in the Fight Against COVID-19

The meta-analysis of 18 randomized controlled trials revealed that CHM, especially traditional Chinese herbal formulas, showed promising results in treating COVID-19. CHM was associated with improvements in various clinical parameters, including lung function, overall recovery rate, and symptom severity. Furthermore, CHM was generally well-tolerated with no significant adverse effects reported.

A Journey of Exploration: Harnessing the Power of Traditional Medicine

This research suggests that CHM could be a valuable tool in the fight against COVID-19. It encourages further exploration of the potential of CHM as a complementary or alternative therapy. Just as a camel relies on its innate knowledge of the desert to navigate its environment, we can learn from the wisdom of traditional medicine systems to address modern health challenges.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

The journey to find effective treatments for COVID-19 continues, but this research offers a promising oasis in the desert of medical discovery. CHM holds potential as a complementary therapy for COVID-19, and further exploration of its benefits is warranted.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2020-11-25
  2. Date Revised 2023-03-08
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Pubmed ID

32622723

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC7331568

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English

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