¿Hay alguna evidencia científica de que alguno de los remedios alternativos pueda prevenir o curar la covid-19?

(Is there any scientific evidence that any of the alternative remedies can prevent or cure covid-19?)


Primeras 5 respuestas:

  1. Effective TCM therapies could, therefore, be recommended and practiced based on the existing medical evidence from increased scientific studies.

  2. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made contributions to the treatment of COVID-19 because of its efficacy and comprehensive therapeutic theory.

  3. The lack of high-quality scientific evidence may be one of important reason that would lead to reject.

  4. Any misleading claims from TM/CAM may be detrimental to the global efforts to tackle the current epidemic.

  5. the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China issued treatment guidelines that provide corresponding prescriptions for patients From the perspective of TCM,



Effective TCM therapies could, therefore, be recommended and practiced based on the existing medical evidence from increased scientific studies.

... mobile cabin hospitals, integrated treatment of TCM and modern medicine for critical patients, and non-medicine therapy for convalescent patients, and describe how TCM effectively treated patients afflicted with the COVID-19. Effective TCM therapies could, therefore, be recommended and practiced based on the existing medical evidence from increased scientific studies. ...

Ref: The role played by traditional Chinese medicine in preventing and treating COVID-19 in China [Front. Med. (Online), 2020]


Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made contributions to the treatment of COVID-19 because of its efficacy and comprehensive therapeutic theory.

... been fighting against the novel coronavirus with the achievements of nearly 80,000 cured confirmed patients. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made contributions to the treatment of COVID-19 because of its efficacy and comprehensive therapeutic theory. In this commentary, the advantage, etiology and mechanism of TCM therapy were discussed in the ...

Ref: Contribution of traditional Chinese medicine to the treatment of COVID-19 [Phytomedicine, 2020]


The lack of high-quality scientific evidence may be one of important reason that would lead to reject.

... has not been widely recognized and used for reference in the western Occident developed countries. The lack of high-quality scientific evidence may be one of important reason that would lead to reject. Another fundamental reason is that the whole theory system of TCM is not acknowledged by ...

Ref: Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Treatment With Traditional Chinese Medicine: Response Philosophy in Another Culture [Front Public Health, 2020-07-10]


Any misleading claims from TM/CAM may be detrimental to the global efforts to tackle the current epidemic.

... the transmission dynamics of COVID-19 and research is on to find treatment and prevention modalities. Any misleading claims from TM/CAM may be detrimental to the global efforts to tackle the current epidemic. We may have to take clues from the path taken by China [15] . It ...

Ref: Time to tread cautiously during public health emergencies: Reactions from traditional and complementary/alternative medical systems to ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak [J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2020-05-07]


the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China issued treatment guidelines that provide corresponding prescriptions for patients From the perspective of TCM,

... rates, and promotion of rehabilitation Besides, according to the different severity levels of individual cases, the National Health Commission of the People"s Republic of China issued treatment guidelines that provide corresponding prescriptions for patients From the perspective of TCM, this review aims to analyze the role of a variety of TCM prescriptions in the ...

Ref: Reflections on treatment of COVID-19 with traditional Chinese medicine [Chin Med, 2020]


The conclusion of our study will provide evidence to judge whether external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine is an effective intervention on the patients with COVID-19.

... Clinical curative effect, and improved quality of life. RESULTS: The results will provide a high-quality synthesis of current evidence for researchers in this subject area. CONCLUSION: The conclusion of our study will provide evidence to judge whether external treatment of traditional Chinese medicine is an effective intervention on the patients with COVID-19. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42020181336. ...

Ref: External treatment of traditional Chinese medicine for COVID-19: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis [Medicine (Baltimore), 2020]


The COVID-19 database of integrated TCM and Western medicine can be used to prepare for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

... the rational use of TCM in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, collect the real world clinical data, and integrate TCM and Western medicine with TCM as the main part. The COVID-19 database of integrated TCM and Western medicine can be used to prepare for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. ...

Ref: Thoughts on prevention and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by traditional Chinese medicine/ 新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)中医药防治的思考 [Chin. Trad. Herbal Drugs, 2020]


The details were thoroughly introduced involving compositions, therapeutic effects, clinical indications, medication history of CPMs and the profiles of corresponding research.

... review summarized the basic information, clinical evidence and published literatures of recommended CPMs against COVID-19. The details were thoroughly introduced involving compositions, therapeutic effects, clinical indications, medication history of CPMs and the profiles of corresponding research. With regard to infected patients with different stages and syndrome, the preferable potentials and therapeutic ...

Ref: The clinical benefits of Chinese patent medicines against COVID-19 based on current evidence [Pharmacol Res, 2020]


Xuebijing injection, which was developed based on 'three syndromes and three methods', has been repeatedly recommended in the national diagnosis and treatment guidelines.

... Western medicine has been recognized by the majority of clinical respiratory and critical disease experts. Xuebijing injection, which was developed based on "three syndromes and three methods", has been repeatedly recommended in the national diagnosis and treatment guidelines. In order to facilitate the clinical practitioners better understanding the "three syndromes and three methods", ...

Ref: [Expert opinion on diagnosis and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 with traditional Chinese medicine based on "three syndromes and three methods"] [Zhonghua Wei Zhong Bing Ji Jiu Yi Xue, 2020]


There are still no effective countermeasures to defeat COVID-19 from the understanding of the pathology to the development of drugs or vaccines.

... There are still no effective countermeasures to defeat COVID-19 from the understanding of the pathology to the development of drugs or vaccines. Currently, the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 patients is largely decreasing and the number of cured patients is increasing in China attributing to the effective therapeutic regimen which cannot ignore ...

Ref: Contribution of traditional Chinese medicine to the treatment of COVID-19 [Phytomedicine, 2020-07-07]


This review provides evidence and support for clinical treatment and novel drug research using TCM.

... CONCLUSION: TCM could protect COVID-19 patients from tissue injuries, a protection that might be, at least partially, attributed to the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects of the TCM under investigation. This review provides evidence and support for clinical treatment and novel drug research using TCM. ...

Ref: Therapeutic options of TCM for organ injuries associated with COVID-19 and the underlying mechanism [Phytomedicine, 2020]


Previous studies of TCM have shown broad-spectrum antiviral activity, providing a variety of sources for the discovery of new antiviral drugs.

... Chinese Medicine. TCM shows good clinical efficacy and great potential in the treatment of COVID-19. Previous studies of TCM have shown broad-spectrum antiviral activity, providing a variety of sources for the discovery of new antiviral drugs. In this paper, we reviewed traditional Chinese medicines and its active ingredients in the hope ...

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Scientists were able to quickly identify the disease-causing virus, sequence its genome, and develop various methods of disease diagnosis.

... Scientists were able to quickly identify the disease-causing virus, sequence its genome, and develop various methods of disease diagnosis. Within months, a multitude of prevention and treatment strategies were devised, many of which were put in practice. This is a strong testament for the paramount importance of science to ...

Ref: Plant Solutions for the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: Historical Reflections and Future Perspectives [Mol Plant, 2020-05-20]


Clinical evidence is needed in the future to evaluate the efficacy of traditional medicine.

... found to be the herb with the highest frequency of usage in the Chinese guidelines. Conclusion: This review can be used as guidance for the traditional medicine treatment of COVID-19. Clinical evidence is needed in the future to evaluate the efficacy of traditional medicine. ...

Ref: Herbal medicine and pattern identification for treating COVID-19: a rapid review of guidelines [Integr. Med. Res., 2020]


77.5 % of the complementary and alternative medicine methods mentioned in the news were biologically-based, 20.6 % were mind-body practices.

... the CAT methods. 95 % of the news included preventive or protective methods against COVID-19. 77.5 % of the complementary and alternative medicine methods mentioned in the news were biologically-based, 20.6 % were mind-body practices. It was determined that 85.0 % of the benefits, harm and side effects of the ...

Ref: In the Turkish News: Coronavirus and "Alternative & complementary" medicine methods [Complement Ther Med, 2020]


Compelling evidence in the therapeutic efficiency of N. sativa along with the recent computational findings is strongly suggestive of combating emerged COVID-19 pandemic.

... COVID-19 comorbidities such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, Kawasaki-like diseases, and many bacterial and viral infections. Compelling evidence in the therapeutic efficiency of N. sativa along with the recent computational findings is strongly suggestive of combating emerged COVID-19 pandemic. Also, being an available candidate in nutraceuticals, N. sativa seed oil could be immensely potential ...

Ref: Revisiting pharmacological potentials of Nigella sativa seed: A promising option for COVID-19 prevention and cure. [Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2020-10-12]


The only literature relevant to the treatment of Coronavirus disease has surfaced from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

... in Modern Western Medicine (MWM), no cure has been found which is specific to COVID-19. The only literature relevant to the treatment of Coronavirus disease has surfaced from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM which was extensively used to control the epidemic in China, also consists of herbal ...

Ref: Ayurvedic treatment of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2: A case report [Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2020]


The TCM therapy should be established according to the different organs where the virus lives and characters.

... pathogens as soon as possible, which should apply defense-qi-nutrient-blood diagnosis to different courses of disease. The TCM therapy should be established according to the different organs where the virus lives and characters. In order to control the epidemic at an early date, it is necessary to consider ...

Ref: Primary understanding of syndrome differentiation treatment of COVID-19 with traditional Chinese medicine based on 3-5 edition of Diagnosis and Treatment of Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia and ancient literatures/ 结合3~5版《新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎诊疗方案》和古代文献初探新型冠状病毒肺炎的中医药辨治 [Chin. Trad. Herbal Drugs, 2020]


A large number of clinical data and observations showed that the active use of the TCM modality had effectively prevented the spread of COVID-19 in China,

... In convalescent patients, herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, and other methods were used to promote recovery. A large number of clinical data and observations showed that the active use of the TCM modality had effectively prevented the spread of COVID-19 in China, thereby indicating the advantage of China"s unique medical system. The current global epidemic situation is ...

Ref: The role played by traditional Chinese medicine in preventing and treating COVID-19 in China [Front Med, 2020-07-10]


Staged medication and local conditions need attention during the identification and treatment of COVID-19 clinical syndromes.

... and efficacy of Chinese medicine in preventing and treating COVID-19 are closely related to the understanding of the etiology of Chinese medicine and the location and pathogenesis of the disease. Staged medication and local conditions need attention during the identification and treatment of COVID-19 clinical syndromes. ...

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Chinese herbal formulas can be used as an alternative method for preventing COVID-19 in high-risk groups.

... based on historical records and human evidence for the prevention of SARS and H1N1 influenza, Chinese herbal formulas can be used as an alternative method for preventing COVID-19 in high-risk groups. [12] Jinhua Qinggan granules have been used as an adjuvant therapy for COVID-19 in clinical ...

Ref: Efficacy and safety of Jinhua Qinggan granules for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): A protocol of a systematic review and meta-analysis [Medicine (Baltimore), 2020-06-12]


Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) based on syndrome differentiation and treatment has obtained curative effects in this outbreak.

... treats critically ill patients with ECMO oxygenation, important organ function support and other emergency treatments. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) based on syndrome differentiation and treatment has obtained curative effects in this outbreak. In order to improve the effects and safety of Chinese and western drug therapy, we ...

Ref: Pharmacovigilance and protective medication for drug-induced liver injury in treatment of COVID-19/ 注重新型冠状病毒肺炎(COVID-19)治疗中药物性肝损伤的预警与保护 [Chin. Trad. Herbal Drugs, 2020]


The integrative medicine can play an active role in COVID-19’s prevention and treatment.

... and found that the clinical application of integrative medicine protocols have obvious advantages in improving patient symptoms, shortening the course of disease, delaying the progress of disease, and reducing mortality. The integrative medicine can play an active role in COVID-19’s prevention and treatment. ...

Ref: Application of integrative medicine protocols in treatment of coronavirus disease 2019/ 中西医结合治疗新型冠状病毒肺炎的应用分析 [Chin. Trad. Herbal Drugs, 2020]


Modern pharmacological studies have shown that TCM ingredients are effective in clearing away heat and detoxifying,

... theory of -Natural Factor‖ were used to maintain vital qi (Li and Qiu, 2020) . Modern pharmacological studies have shown that TCM ingredients are effective in clearing away heat and detoxifying, as well as in relieving surface dampness, thereby inhibiting the virus. As early as the ...

Ref: Prevention and treatment of COVID-19 using Traditional Chinese Medicine: a review [Phytomedicine, 2020-08-20]


These findings provide evidence for developing harmonized standards which can be relied on to guarantee the safety and quality of CMM.

... main varieties of CMM in mainstream pharmacopoeias and international standards were comprehensively analyzed and compared. These findings provide evidence for developing harmonized standards which can be relied on to guarantee the safety and quality of CMM. This study also stated that it is of the highest priority for ISO/TC 249 to ...

Ref: Analysis on the Current Quality Standards of Chinese Materia Medica Used in COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment [Pharmacol Res, 2020-07-09]


One option is the herbal remedies that have potential preventive effects especially boosting the immune responses,

... coronavirus infections, two different research streams could be possibly followed to search useful phytotherapeutic compounds. One option is the herbal remedies that have potential preventive effects especially boosting the immune responses, that is, Echinacea purpurea and Astragalus membranaceus (Block & Mead, 2003) . Astragals has been ...

Ref: Phytotherapeutic options for the treatment of COVID‐19: A concise viewpoint [Phytother Res, 2020-08-20]


We hope researchers and decision-makers can pay more attention to the treatment of Huayu Tongluo in severe and recovery period.

... carried out against the core pathogenesis and progress of the disease. Along with the deepening recognition of COVID-19, the diagnosis and treatment protocols are still need further concretization and standardization. We hope researchers and decision-makers can pay more attention to the treatment of Huayu Tongluo in severe and recovery period. ...

Ref: [Analysis on pattern of prescriptions and syndromes of traditional Chinese medicine for prevention and treatment of COVID-19]. [Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 2020-03-01]


Although high-quality clinical trial evidence is lacking at present, the efficacy of TCM remedy on symptom improvement cannot be ignored.

... Although high-quality clinical trial evidence is lacking at present, the efficacy of TCM remedy on symptom improvement cannot be ignored. To treat COVID-19, TCM and modern medicine should complement each other and cooperate with each other since TCM can contribute as an alternative measure. ...

Ref: Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Treatment With Traditional Chinese Medicine: Response Philosophy in Another Culture [Front Public Health, 2020-07-10]


The pharmacological studies have suggested that Chinese medicine is effective for COVID-19 probably through its host-directed regulation and certain antiviral effects.

... Granules/Capsules), Jinhua Qinggan Keli (Honeysuckle Flower Cold-Relieving Granules) and Xuebijing (Stasis-Resolving & Toxin-Removing) Injection were officially approved by the National Medical Products Administration to list COVID-19 as an additional indication. The pharmacological studies have suggested that Chinese medicine is effective for COVID-19 probably through its host-directed regulation and certain antiviral effects. ...

Ref: Combating COVID-19 with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine in China [Acta Pharm. Sin. B, 2020]


A systematic review and meta-analysis can provide clear evidence regarding the benefits of certain healthcare intervention.

... severe cases, shorten the length of hospital stay and reduce fatality rate. [14] [15] [16] A systematic review and meta-analysis can provide clear evidence regarding the benefits of certain healthcare intervention. Herein, we propose a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy ...

Ref: Efficacy of integrative Traditional Chinese and Western medicine for the treatment of patients infected with 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19): A protocol for systematic review and meta analysis [Medicine (Baltimore), 2020-07-17]


the scheme of Lianhua Qingwen Capsule combined Among them, only Xiyanping Injection was applied for treating severe patients,

... retrospective, multicenter study and cases reports, for general type patients and suspected cases with COVID-19, the scheme of Lianhua Qingwen Capsule combined Among them, only Xiyanping Injection was applied for treating severe patients, whereas others were also recognized as the complementary choices for critical cases with COVID-19. Compared ...

Ref: The clinical benefits of Chinese patent medicines against COVID-19 based on current evidence [Pharmacol Res, 2020-05-05]


There are multiple drug trials going on, but there are no specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs or vaccines till now.

... There are multiple drug trials going on, but there are no specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs or vaccines till now. It is urgent to develop effective drugs to contain and treat For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays an important role in treating human diseases Dang et al., ...

Ref: Lianhua Qingwen prescription for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treatment: Advances and prospects [Biomed Pharmacother, 2020-08-19]


The safety and efficacy of some formulas have been proven by evidence-based clinical trials,

... the passage of time and are still regarded as having great relevance in today"s environment. The safety and efficacy of some formulas have been proven by evidence-based clinical trials, for example, Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum and Licorice Decoction) -Yin ...

Ref: Traditional Chinese medicine for combating COVID-19 [Front Med, 2020-07-23]


no scientific evidence suggesting that these alternative remedies can prevent or cure COVID-19.

... . The implications of medicating with herbal-based formulas is serious and dangerous because there is no scientific evidence suggesting that these alternative remedies can prevent or cure COVID-19. There are several adverse effects noted with herbal medications, such as hepatotoxicity, and there have ...

Ref: Non-evidenced based treatment: An unintended cause of morbidity and mortality related to COVID-19 [Am J Emerg Med, 2020-05-06]


Early reported benefits of CM included symptomatic relief, shortening fever duration, reverting radiological changes, and shortening hospital stay.

... additional candidate at least for trial treatment considering the limited options available for COVID-19. [18] Early reported benefits of CM included symptomatic relief, shortening fever duration, reverting radiological changes, and shortening hospital stay. [23, 24] Although there are lots of encouraged outcomes of TCM in the fights against ...

Ref: Traditional Chinese medicine for corona virus disease 2019: A protocol for systematic review [Medicine (Baltimore), 2020-08-28]


A classified analysis of the efficacy and advantages of TCM for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 was performed,

... analyzes and summarizes the prevention and treatment of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) with TCM. A classified analysis of the efficacy and advantages of TCM for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 was performed, and the mechanisms of TCM in treating COVID-19 are summarized. RESULTS: TCM is effective in ...

Ref: Prevention and treatment of COVID-19 using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A review [Phytomedicine, 2020]


Prospectively, animal experiment and rigorous clinic studies are needed to confirm the potential preventive and treat effect of these CMs and compounds.

... CMs-pairs could also interact with the targets involving in immune and inflammation diseases. CONCLUSIONS: These results we obtained probably provided potential candidate CMs formulas or active ingredients to overcome COVID-19. Prospectively, animal experiment and rigorous clinic studies are needed to confirm the potential preventive and treat effect of these CMs and compounds. ...

Ref: Identifying potential treatments of COVID-19 from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) by using a data-driven approach [J Ethnopharmacol, 2020]


Two herbal formulae are also recommended for rehabilitation of recovering cases.

... are recommended for confirmed COVID-19 cases according to their clinical classification and TCM pattern diagnoses. Two herbal formulae are also recommended for rehabilitation of recovering cases. Conclusion: To control the waves of COVID-19 outbreak, countries must ensure the adherence of their ...

Ref: Highlights of traditional Chinese medicine frontline expert advice in the China national guideline for COVID-19 [Eur J Integr Med, 2020]


Current evidence shows that CHM, as an adjunct treatment with standard care, helps to improve treatment outcomes in COVID-19 cases.

... lung CT scans (1.34 by risk ratio, 95% CI [1.19, 1.51]; 4 studies; n = 489, P < 0.00001). No significant adverse events were recorded in the included RCTs. CONCLUSION: Current evidence shows that CHM, as an adjunct treatment with standard care, helps to improve treatment outcomes in COVID-19 cases. ...

Ref: Chinese herbal medicine for COVID-19: Current evidence with systematic review and meta-analysis [J Integr Med, 2020]


Being the first-of-its-kind it is a valuable contribution to scientific literature from the world of Ayurveda.

... Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia which can be used more rationally to suit every stage of the disease. Being the first-of-its-kind it is a valuable contribution to scientific literature from the world of Ayurveda. This should encourage the healthcare policy makers to quickly use Ayurveda to bring the COVID-19 ...

Ref: Ayurvedic treatment of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2: A case report [J Integr Med, 2020]


the combination of TCM in each cluster may also provide future directions for drug compatibility.

... Semen Amarum. The analyzed results of the TCM patents from the patent information sharing platform of COVID-19 were consistent with the Guideline of Diagnosis and Treatment of COVID-19(7th edition), and the combination of TCM in each cluster may also provide future directions for drug compatibility. ...

Ref: [Analysis of traditional Chinese medicine from patent information sharing platform of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)]. [Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 2020-07-01]


Clinical trials on COVID-19 should be designed based on scientific rules, ethics and benefits for patients.

... PEs than those on CDs or biological treatments (57.6%, 39.4% and 40.5%, respectively). Conclusions: We found some studies with potential defects including unreasonable design, inappropriate PE and small sample size. Clinical trials on COVID-19 should be designed based on scientific rules, ethics and benefits for patients. ...

Ref: Appealing for efficient, well organized clinical trials on COVID-19 [Ann. Transl. Med., 2020]


Until now, no clear clinical evidence suggested that statins are beneficial for COVID-19 patients.

... Until now, no clear clinical evidence suggested that statins are beneficial for COVID-19 patients. However, several studies suggesting statin"s usage in COVID-19 were proposed. Statins may be helpful for the patients via regulating innate immune response. The myeloid differentiation primary response 88 (MYD88) gene, ...

Ref: Pharmacological development of the potential adjuvant therapeutic agents against coronavirus disease 2019 [J Chin Med Assoc, 2020-08-17]


Although, there is no conclusive evidence to support its usefulness to reduce the viral load and/or symptoms.

... or in combination with standard management, as an option for prevention or treatment of COVID-19. Although, there is no conclusive evidence to support its usefulness to reduce the viral load and/or symptoms. Countries like China and India, have either started or preparing to conduct trial studies of ...

Ref: Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19: An Overhyped Hope [Chin J Integr Med, 2020-08-05]


there was insufficient information provided about the method and dosage of the method.

... the news were announced, but their impact on COVID-19 is not clarified (78.1 %), and there was insufficient information provided about the method and dosage of the method. It was seen that all news contained information on protection against COVID-19 or prevention of ...

Ref: In the Turkish News: Coronavirus and "Alternative & complementary" medicine methods [Complement Ther Med, 2020]


With the data published by Zhang's group, TCM practitioners around the world may speed up the experimental research and clinical use of these remedies,

... It is a pivotal moment in defeating the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus. With the data published by Zhang"s group, TCM practitioners around the world may speed up the experimental research and clinical use of these remedies, especially in those countries, territories or areas with reported and confirmed cases of COVID-19. Although the ...

Ref: Traditional Chinese medicine is a resource for drug discovery against 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) [Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2020-03-31]


There was no certain effective herbal drugs and therefore no prepared placebos.

... placebo-controlled clinical trial on COVID-19 are not available as it is a novel infectious disease. There was no certain effective herbal drugs and therefore no prepared placebos. In addition, nearly no patient could agree to take any placebo because fear of death. ...

Ref: Enlightenment from Clinical Trials on Chinese Medicine for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [Integr Med Res, 2020-07-17]


The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

The authors declare no conflicts of interest. J o u r n a l P r e -p r o o f

Ref: Bibliometric analysis of researches on traditional Chinese medicine for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) [Integr Med Res, 2020-07-29]


there is no evidence to suggest that the use of any supplement will prevent or cure COVID-19.

... heavy metals [14] . Furthermore, although supplementing with vitamins and minerals may improve immune function, there is no evidence to suggest that the use of any supplement will prevent or cure COVID-19. Similarly, "cures" spread by Iranian social media accounts (which include gargling vinegar and rosewater or ...

Ref: Non-evidenced based treatment: An unintended cause of morbidity and mortality related to COVID-19 [Am J Emerg Med, 2020-05-06]


However the beneficial effects of these traditional medicines and their clinical trials remained to be known.

... Iranian traditional medicine, suggests some herbs for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the diseases including COVID-19. However the beneficial effects of these traditional medicines and their clinical trials remained to be known. Herein, we reviewed the latest updates on traditional medicines proposed for treatment of COVID-19. ...

Ref: A narrative literature review on traditional medicine options for treatment of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). [Complementary therapies in clinical practice, 2020-08-01]


A total of 166 modified herbal formulae consisting of 179 single herbal medicines were collected for treating COVID-19 in China.

... showing encouraging results in improving symptom management and reducing the deterioration, mortality, and recurrence rates. A total of 166 modified herbal formulae consisting of 179 single herbal medicines were collected for treating COVID-19 in China. Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizome, Scutellariae Radix, and Armeniacae Semen Amarum are the most frequently utilized ...

Ref: Analysis on herbal medicines utilized for treatment of COVID-19 [Acta Pharm. Sin. B, 2020]


However, more fundamental studies and large sample clinical trials need to be done to ensure the efficacy and safety of these drugs.

... play potential therapeutic effects on COVID-19 at the cellular level or in preliminary clinical trials. However, more fundamental studies and large sample clinical trials need to be done to ensure the efficacy and safety of these drugs. The adoption of these drugs without further testing must be careful. The relevant articles, news, ...

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The participation of clinical Chinese pharmacists in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 is conducive to improving the level of rational use of TCM,

... Chinese pharmacists can participate in making medication therapy plan, medication reconciliation, and prescription review, promoting rational drug use, pharmaceutical monitoring, and drug risk management. The participation of clinical Chinese pharmacists in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 is conducive to improving the level of rational use of TCM, by ensuring the effectiveness, and safety. ...

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medical staff can prevent an iatrogenic infection by taking a decoction made based on the principles of TCM.

... of TCM in treating COVID-19 are summarized. RESULTS: TCM is effective in preventing COVID-19, and medical staff can prevent an iatrogenic infection by taking a decoction made based on the principles of TCM. As of March 13, 2020, new cases of COVID-19 in China have decreased in number ...

Ref: Prevention and treatment of COVID-19 using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A review [Phytomedicine, 2020]


Conducting further studies might provide improved understanding regarding the use of SSHT in treating COVID-19.

... took place—and offer a new option to treat COVID-19. Conclusion: Based on the present evidences, it is believed that SSHT is likely to be a new therapeutic option for COVID-19. Conducting further studies might provide improved understanding regarding the use of SSHT in treating COVID-19. ...

Ref: Could herbal medicine (Soshihotang) be a new treatment option for COVID-19?: a narrative review [Integr. Med. Res., 2020]


The conclusion of our study will provide evidence to judge whether traditional Chinese medicine is an effective intervention for COVID-19 patients.

... will be conducted with Review Manager Software V.5.2. RESULTS: The results will provide a high-quality synthesis of current evidence for researchers in this subject area. CONCLUSION: The conclusion of our study will provide evidence to judge whether traditional Chinese medicine is an effective intervention for COVID-19 patients. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER: CRD42020181006. ...

Ref: Traditional Chinese medicine for corona virus disease 2019: A protocol for systematic review [Medicine (Baltimore), 2020]


Our results preliminarily showed the potential effectiveness of TCM herbal prescriptions and their regularities in COVID-19 treatment.

Clinical manifestations and treatments before admission and in the hospital were investigated. Our results preliminarily showed the potential effectiveness of TCM herbal prescriptions and their regularities in COVID-19 treatment.

Ref: Clinical features and the traditional Chinese medicine therapeutic characteristics of 293 COVID-19 inpatient cases [Front. Med. (Online), 2020]


Conclusions We found some studies with potential defects including unreasonable design, inappropriate PE and small sample size.

... or more PEs than those on CDs or biological treatments (57.6%, 39.4% and 40.5%, respectively). Conclusions We found some studies with potential defects including unreasonable design, inappropriate PE and small sample size. Clinical trials on COVID-19 should be designed based on scientific rules, ethics and benefits for ...

Ref: Appealing for efficient, well organized clinical trials on COVID-19. [Annals of translational medicine, 2020-05-01]


This study provides therapeutic potentials of CHM to combat COVID-19 related renal injury to reduce complications and mortality.

... core herbs could modulate targets (PTGS2 (COX2), PTGS1 (COX1), IL6, CASP3, NOS2, and TNF, etc.), and thereby prevent the pharmacological and non-pharmacological renal injury comparable to that from COVID-19 infection. This study provides therapeutic potentials of CHM to combat COVID-19 related renal injury to reduce complications and mortality. ...

Ref: Potential mechanisms of Chinese Herbal Medicine that implicated in the treatment of COVID-19 related renal injury [Saudi pharmaceutical journal, 2020]


We collate and review evidence for tetrandrine's putative mechanism of action in viral infection,

... Chinese medicine, may have potential in the treatment of COVID-19 and should be further investigated. We collate and review evidence for tetrandrine"s putative mechanism of action in viral infection, specifically its recently discovered antagonism of the two-pore channel 2 (TPC2). While tetrandrine"s particular history ...

Ref: Pharmacological hypothesis: TPC2 antagonist tetrandrine as a potential therapeutic agent for COVID-19 [Pharmacol Res Perspect, 2020]


Immune-modulatory effects of TCMs may lead to new medications and can guide us for the scientific validity of drug development.

... can also prevent their replication and can also help to boost up host immune response. Immune-modulatory effects of TCMs may lead to new medications and can guide us for the scientific validity of drug development. Besides, we also summarized the effective therapies in clinical for controlling inflammation. This review will ...

Ref: Current strategies against COVID-19 [Chin. Med, 2020]


Unfortunately, none of these drugs works absolutely against the current pandemic.

... as lopinavir/ritonavir, pitavastatin, nelfinavir, perampanel, and praziquantel are being administered as remedies of covid-19 patients. Unfortunately, none of these drugs works absolutely against the current pandemic. Therefore, bioactive molecules from plants, animals, and microorganisms could be a better option to treat ...

Ref: Potential bioactive molecules from natural products to combat against coronavirus [ADV TRADIT MED (ADTM), 2020-09-15]


The results of this trial may not only provide evidence-based recommendations to clinicians to treat severe COVID-19,

... trial, which evaluate the effect of Shenhuang granule in patients with severe COVID-19 in China. The results of this trial may not only provide evidence-based recommendations to clinicians to treat severe COVID-19, but also enrich the theory and practice of TCM in treating infectious diseases. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ...

Ref: Shenhuang granule in the treatment of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): study protocol for an open-label randomized controlled clinical trial [Trials, 2020]


Dayuan-Yin produced excellent results in the treatment of the SARS virus Individually,

... reference for follow-up treatment of novel coronavirus and the development of corresponding drugs In 2003, Dayuan-Yin produced excellent results in the treatment of the SARS virus Individually, 112 confirmed cases were administered this drug between January and April 2003, and more than ...

Ref: The Important Role of Volatile Components From a Traditional Chinese Medicine Dayuan-Yin Against the COVID-19 Pandemic [Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020]


Efforts have focused on testing antiviral drugs and vaccines, but there is currently no treatment specifically approved.

... control the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, which is currently expanding to a global pandemic. Efforts have focused on testing antiviral drugs and vaccines, but there is currently no treatment specifically approved. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is grounded in empirical observations and the Chinese people use TCM ...

Ref: Traditional Chinese Medicine as Potential Therapy for COVID-19. [The American journal of Chinese medicine, 2020-09-09]


Some drugs, such as traditional Chinese medicine and arbidol, might play an important role in the recovery of COVID-19 patients.

... The lesions on CT scans were consistent with the changes in the course of disease. Some drugs, such as traditional Chinese medicine and arbidol, might play an important role in the recovery of COVID-19 patients. This study provides some new insights into the formulation of a timely and effective diagnostic ...

Ref: Clinical and radiologic features of the first cured Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient in Guangzhou City, China [Chin J Acad Radiol, 2020]


Previous reports showed that inhibition of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) has the capability of preventing lung fibrosis 8 .

... to block the progression of pneumonia as well as to prevent the formation of fibrosis. Previous reports showed that inhibition of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) has the capability of preventing lung fibrosis 8 . We further applied molecular docking to calculate the possible interactions between the key compounds (quercetin, ...

Ref: Network pharmacological approach for elucidating the mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine in treating COVID-19 patients [Pharmacol Res, 2020-06-20]


More high-quality RCTs are needed to further validate the effectiveness and adverse events of herbal medicine in the treatment of COVID-19.

... adverse events were reported. Conclusion: Significant effects of the combined therapy of herbal medicine with Western medicine were found, and revealed the potential role of herbal medicine in treating COVID-19. More high-quality RCTs are needed to further validate the effectiveness and adverse events of herbal medicine in the treatment of COVID-19. ...

Ref: Herbal medicine for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [J. Clin. Med., 2020]


In this review, epidemic outbreak, clinical findings, prevention recommendations of COVID-19 and suggestive medicinal value of south Indian plant sources have been discussed.

... to humans. Hence, an efficient international attentiveness of plan is necessary to cure and prevent. In this review, epidemic outbreak, clinical findings, prevention recommendations of COVID-19 and suggestive medicinal value of south Indian plant sources have been discussed. Though the varieties of improved approaches have been taken in scientific and medicinal concern, we ...

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Presently, there are no appropriate or approved drugs against CoVs, but some potential natural treatments and cures have been proposed.

... cycle, i.e., during viral entry, replication, assembly, or discharge, as well as virus-specific host targets. Presently, there are no appropriate or approved drugs against CoVs, but some potential natural treatments and cures have been proposed. Given the perseverance of the 2019-nCoV outbreak, this review paper will illustrate several of the ...

Ref: Aromatic herbs, medicinal plant-derived essential oils, and phytochemical extracts as potential therapies for coronaviruses: Future perspectives [Plants, 2020]


These therapeutic methods and prescriptions intervened with both virus and host at the same time in the treatment of COVID-19,

... together with Lianhua Qingwen Capsules, Maxing Shigan Decoction, and Haoqin Qingdan Decoction under the guidance of these therapeutic methods. These therapeutic methods and prescriptions intervened with both virus and host at the same time in the treatment of COVID-19, which has important implications for the effective clinical treatment of COVID-19. ...

Ref: [Treatment of COVID-19 guided by holistic view of traditional Chinese medicine--therapy aimed at both viral and host]. [Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 2020-04-01]


There is a need for high-level clinical studies on the effect of Vitamin C administration on COVID-19.

... have found that high doses of vitamin C reduce lung damage in COVID-19 and other flu infections. Therefore, intravenous vitamin C administration may be useful in addition to COVID-19 treatment. There is a need for high-level clinical studies on the effect of Vitamin C administration on COVID-19. ...

Ref: New coronavirus (2019-nCoV/COVID-19) and vitamin C/ Yeni koronavirüs (2019-nCoV/COVID-19) ve vitamin C [Turk. Klinikleri J. Med. Sci., 2020]


There is neither a vaccine to prevent infections nor clinically approved antiviral drugs to treat COVID-19;

... At this moment, the therapeutic approaches to handle COVID-19 are only supportive. There is neither a vaccine to prevent infections nor clinically approved antiviral drugs to treat COVID-19; therefore, identifying drug treatment options as soon as possible is critical for responding to the pandemic. Clinical trials ...

Ref: Molecular mechanism of action of repurposed drugs and traditional Chinese medicine used for the treatment of patients infected with COVID-19: A systematic review [Turk. Klinikleri J. Med. Sci., 2020-04-14]


There is no randomized controlled trial that demonstrated the efficacy of antiviral therapy against COVID-19 yet.

... There is no randomized controlled trial that demonstrated the efficacy of antiviral therapy against COVID-19 yet. However, physicians are prescribing different drugs to a large part of COVID-19 population in the hope they will cure them. This does not reflect the evidence-based medicine approach. What we ...

Ref: The COVID-19 pandemic: is our medicine still evidence-based? [Irish journal of medical science, 2020-05-28]


Other receptors/targets of SARS-CoV-2 should also be explored to avoid research gridlock.

... not yet know whether it is safe to interfere with the normal operation of ACE2. Other receptors/targets of SARS-CoV-2 should also be explored to avoid research gridlock. Furthermore, the quality control and mechanistic investigations of TCM need to be strengthened so that ...

Ref: The database-based strategy may overstate the potential effects of traditional Chinese medicine against COVID-19 [Pharmacol Res, 2020-06-23]


The results suggested that QBD has multiple pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammation, antiviral, antibacterial, immunomodulatory, antipyretic and so on.

... chemical substances and mechanism of Qingwen Baidu Decoction (QBD) on the treatment of various diseases. The results suggested that QBD has multiple pharmacological effects such as anti-inflammation, antiviral, antibacterial, immunomodulatory, antipyretic and so on. It has been used in the treatment of sepsis, epidemic hemorrhagic fever, epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis, ...

Ref: Potential therapeutic effect of Qingwen Baidu Decoction against Corona Virus Disease 2019: A mini review [Chin. Med, 2020]


there are no controlled data supporting the use of any of these, and their efficacy for COVID-19 is unknown.

... treatment of COVID-19 by fumigation, infusion, or decoction. 27 It is important to emphasize that there are no controlled data supporting the use of any of these, and their efficacy for COVID-19 is unknown. Arguably, natural product research is only relevant to the development of new drugs as a ...

Ref: Artemisia Spp. Derivatives for COVID-19 Treatment: Anecdotal Use, Political Hype, Treatment Potential, Challenges, and Road Map to Randomized Clinical Trials [Am J Trop Med Hyg, 2020-07-23]


The combination of symptomatic and supportive care with Lianhua Qingke had the highest probability of being the most clinically efficacious intervention,

... to symptomatic and supportive care alone, except for symptomatic and supportive care with Lianhua Qingwen The combination of symptomatic and supportive care with Lianhua Qingke had the highest probability of being the most clinically efficacious intervention, with a surface under the cumulative ranking (SUCRA) curve of 85 7 CONCLUSIONS A combination ...

Ref: Effects of four types of integrated Chinese and Western medicines for the treatment of COVID-19 in China: a network meta-analysis [Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992), 2020]


More clinical studies are needed to understand the safe clinical use of traditional plants.

... treatment. Despite the effectiveness seen in laboratory and animal studies with the most commonly used plants in these formulations, the clinical studies are currently insufficient according to standard operating procedures. More clinical studies are needed to understand the safe clinical use of traditional plants. ...

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the involvement of TCM has been earlier, faster, and more comprehensive in the fight against the epidemic and has shown good clinical efficacy and treatment prospects.

... acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). This article compares the strategies, programs, measures, resource investments, and effects of TCM for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 with those for SARS. At present, the involvement of TCM has been earlier, faster, and more comprehensive in the fight against the epidemic and has shown good clinical efficacy and treatment prospects. ...

Ref: Comprehensive comparison and analysis of the prevention and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 and severe acute respiratory syndrome with traditional chinese medicine [World J. Tradit. Chin. Med., 2020]


There is usually not enough information to predict whether these herbs can directly target the cause of viral disease.

... is mainly based on the catalog of classical literature on herbs and the patient"s symptoms. There is usually not enough information to predict whether these herbs can directly target the cause of viral disease. Therefore, based on the above analysis, in this article we review current plant natural products ...

Ref: Current Findings Regarding Natural Components With Potential Anti-2019-nCoV Activity [Front Cell Dev Biol, 2020-07-03]


Scientists all over the world especially in India are trying to find alternative medicines with minimal side effects to treat this disease

... against the disease Drugs like remdesivir, chloroquine and hydroxy-chloroquine are used all over the world Scientists all over the world especially in India are trying to find alternative medicines with minimal side effects to treat this disease The main aim of this study is to bring alternative medicines for the treatment of ...

Ref: Alternative medicine suggestions for treatment of COVID-19-a review [International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020]


The synthesis of these molecules and the evaluation of their in vitro activity against SARS-Cov-2 could be interesting.

... compounds that can have an anti-viral effect and which can prevent humans from infection by this coronavirus;Molecular docking to find interaction between the molecules studied and the receptor of COVID-19; The synthesis of these molecules and the evaluation of their in vitro activity against SARS-Cov-2 could be interesting. ...

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Additionally, phytotherapy can have an important role in the prevention and/or management of adverse effects of conventional drugs .

... experiments. It might be also useful to test whether there are herbal compounds capable of reducing the period during which an infected subject remains contagious for limiting the disease spread. Additionally, phytotherapy can have an important role in the prevention and/or management of adverse effects of conventional drugs . ...

Ref: Phytotherapic compounds against coronaviruses: Possible streams for future research [Phytother Res, 2020-05-10]


The use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine for treatment or prevention of these novel viral infections affecting the pneumonia will be investigated.

... and Trim and Fill analysis. DISCUSSION: This study will provide a high-quality synthesis of the effects of traditional Chinese herbal medicine for COVID-19. The use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine for treatment or prevention of these novel viral infections affecting the pneumonia will be investigated. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020168004. ...

Ref: Traditional Chinese herbal medicine for treating novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis [Syst Rev, 2020]


further investigations in clinical trials can be considered to validate its effects in relieving severe symptoms and reducing mortality of COVID-19 in a larger cohort.

... for alternative medicine against COVID-19. Implementation of this treatment regimen might worth more attention, and further investigations in clinical trials can be considered to validate its effects in relieving severe symptoms and reducing mortality of COVID-19 in a larger cohort. For suspected COVID-19 patients who cannot be hospitalized and have no venues for COVID-19 specific ...

Ref: Glycyrrhetinic acid and its derivatives as potential alternative medicine to relieve symptoms in nonhospitalized COVID‐19 patients [J Med Virol, 2020-06-05]


However, several studies suggesting statin's usage in COVID-19 were proposed.

... Until now, no clear clinical evidence suggested that statins are beneficial for COVID-19 patients. However, several studies suggesting statin"s usage in COVID-19 were proposed. Statins may be helpful for the patients via regulating innate immune response. The myeloid differentiation primary ...

Ref: Pharmacological development of the potential adjuvant therapeutic agents against coronavirus disease 2019 [J Chin Med Assoc, 2020-08-17]


CONCLUSION TCM formulations that had been originally developed for earlier viral diseases have been used in COVID-19 treatment.

... found in TCM formulations that were used in the clinical treatment of COVID-19 were examined. CONCLUSION TCM formulations that had been originally developed for earlier viral diseases have been used in COVID-19 treatment. Despite the effectiveness seen in laboratory and animal studies with the most commonly used plants ...

Ref: Traditional Chinese medicine practices used in COVID-19 (Sars-cov 2/Coronavirus-19) treatment in clinic and their effects on the cardiovascular system. [Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi arsivi : Turk Kardiyoloji Derneginin yayin organidir, 2020-06-01]


We will conduct a Bayesian NMA to evaluate the effects of different therapies.

... two investigators will independently filter the articles, extract data, and evaluate the risk of bias. We will conduct a Bayesian NMA to evaluate the effects of different therapies. All data will be processed by Stata 16.0 and WinBUGS. RESULTS: This study will evaluate ...

Ref: Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine combined with routine western medicine for the asymptomatic novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19): A Bayesian network meta-analysis protocol [Medicine (Baltimore), 2020]


The results of this study are expected to provide references for clinical medication in preventing and treating pulmonary fibrosis caused by COVID-19.

... Qi. Clinical observation shows that patients in the recovery period are mostly at the status that the remaining virus toxicity is not exhausted while the vital Qi have not recovered. The results of this study are expected to provide references for clinical medication in preventing and treating pulmonary fibrosis caused by COVID-19. ...

Ref: [Discovery of intervention effect of Chinese herbal formulas on COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis treated by VEGFR and FGFR inhibitors]. [Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 2020-04-01]


METHODS Multiple databases were consulted to find randomized controlled trials of four different types of integrated Chinese and Western medicines for the treatment of COVID-19.

... four integrated Chinese and Western medicines in the treatment of COVID-19 using network meta-analysis (NMA). METHODS Multiple databases were consulted to find randomized controlled trials of four different types of integrated Chinese and Western medicines for the treatment of COVID-19. NMA was conducted on the data using Stata (13.0) software. The odds ratio (OR) was ...

Ref: Effects of four types of integrated Chinese and Western medicines for the treatment of COVID-19 in China: a network meta-analysis. [Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira, 2020-06-01]


One of supported evidences was that the number of leukocytes, neutrophil, lymphocyte and platelet significantly increased at the end of integrated treatment.

... removing toxin. The results indicated the function of Chinese medicines on NCP treatment focus on strengthening sufficient healthy Qi (enhancing body immune ability) instead of dispelling pathogen (targeting against COVID-19). One of supported evidences was that the number of leukocytes, neutrophil, lymphocyte and platelet significantly increased at the end of integrated treatment. ...

Ref: Treatment efficacy analysis of traditional Chinese medicine for novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19): an empirical study from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China [Chin Med, 2020-04-15]


There is an urgent need of alternative medicine to help patients relieve symptoms during self-quarantine,

... rapidly growing pandemic and the overwhelmed medical system, the number of self-quarantined patients is increasing. There is an urgent need of alternative medicine to help patients relieve symptoms during self-quarantine, and to potentially help increase their chances of survival and recovery from the infection. We ...

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CONCLUSION Current evidence shows that CHM, as an adjunct treatment with standard care, helps to improve treatment outcomes in COVID-19 cases.

... improved lung CT scans (1.34 by risk ratio, 95% CI [1.19, 1.51]; 4 studies; n = 489, P < 0.00001). No significant adverse events were recorded in the included RCTs. CONCLUSION Current evidence shows that CHM, as an adjunct treatment with standard care, helps to improve treatment outcomes in COVID-19 cases. ...

Ref: Chinese herbal medicine for COVID-19: Current evidence with systematic review and meta-analysis. [Journal of integrative medicine, 2020-07-31]


The scientific hypothesis comes from the clinical problems unsolved. The scientific study conclusions aim to give feedbacks to clinical diagnosis and treatment regimens.

... that clinical scientific study is carried out with the epidemic treatment as the primary task. The scientific hypothesis comes from the clinical problems unsolved. The scientific study conclusions aim to give feedbacks to clinical diagnosis and treatment regimens. The core elements of clinical trials are population(P), intervention(I), control(C), outcome(O), which are abbreviated as ...

Ref: [Suggestions on design of evidence-based traditional Chinese medicine clinical study for new public health emergencies]. [Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 2020-05-01]


This review will stimulate further analysis by the scientific community and boost antiviral plant-based research followed by novel drug designing.

... revealed that the proposed plant metabolites can serve as potential anti- SARS-CoV-2 lead molecules for further optimization and drug development processes to combat COVID-19 and future pandemics caused by viruses. This review will stimulate further analysis by the scientific community and boost antiviral plant-based research followed by novel drug designing. ...

Ref: Plants Metabolites: Possibility of Natural Therapeutics Against the COVID-19 Pandemic [Front. Med., 2020]


we could not find compelling evidence to endorse the use of paracetamol and/or codeine Conclusions

... officinale), and unknown for the rest On the same grounds, only ibuprofen resulted promising, but we could not find compelling evidence to endorse the use of paracetamol and/or codeine Conclusions Our work suggests that several herbal medicines have safety margins superior to those of reference ...

Ref: COVID-19: Is There Evidence for the Use of Herbal Medicines as Adjuvant Symptomatic Therapy? [Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2020]


Current researches on potentially effective treatment alternatives are discussed.

... knowledge, and we compare its clinical characteristics with SARS and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Current researches on potentially effective treatment alternatives are discussed. We hope this review can help medical workers and researchers around the world contain the ...

Ref: Coronavirus disease 2019: a clinical review. [European review for medical and pharmacological sciences, 2020-04-01]


These findings will provide evidence for building unified quality and safety standards that can adapt to the characteristics of CMM and promote international trade,

... scientific quality standards of CMM were urgently needed to promote global acceptation and trade. CONCLUSIONS: These findings will provide evidence for building unified quality and safety standards that can adapt to the characteristics of CMM and promote international trade, and also will be stated that it is of the highest priority for ISO/TC 249 ...

Ref: Analysis on the current quality standards of Chinese materia Medica used in COVID-19 prevention and treatment [Pharmacol Res, 2020]


The scientific hypothesis comes from the clinical problems unsolved.

... that clinical scientific study is carried out with the epidemic treatment as the primary task. The scientific hypothesis comes from the clinical problems unsolved. The scientific study conclusions aim to give feedbacks to clinical diagnosis and treatment regimens. The ...

Ref: [Suggestions on design of evidence-based traditional Chinese medicine clinical study for new public health emergencies]. [Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica, 2020-05-01]