February 19, 2020

Can Chinese Medicine Be Used for Prevention of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)? A Review of Historical Classics, Research Evidence and Current Prevention Programs

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• Hui and colleagues conducted a review of the literature on the use of Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of SARS and H1N1, including 7 studies overall. The most commonly used herbal treatments are described along with the results of these studies which generally indicated protective effects of these treatments. Recommendations for future testing on COVID-19 and considerations for high risk populations are provided. 

Hui et al. (Feb 17, 2020). Can Chinese Medicine Be Used for Prevention of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)? A Review of Historical Classics, Research Evidence and Current Prevention Programs. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11655-020-3192-6