The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Henan Province: a retrospective study
Abstract Background Since 2020, novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has posed serious threats to health systems and led to tremendous economic decline worldwide. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is considered a promising treatment strategy for COVID-19 in China and is increasingly recognized as a...
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| author | Ruiting Han Yang Xie Hulei Zhao Bin Li Xueqing Yu Minghang Wang Suyun Li Jiansheng Li |
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| description | Abstract Background Since 2020, novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has posed serious threats to health systems and led to tremendous economic decline worldwide. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is considered a promising treatment strategy for COVID-19 in China and is increasingly recognized as a key participant in the battle against COVID-19. Clinicians also need accurate evidence regarding the effectiveness of TCM treatments for COVID-19. Methods We retrospectively analyzed patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by collected from the electronic medical records of the hospitals in Henan Province from January 19, 2020, to March 2, 2020. Demographic characteristics, clinical data, frequency analysis of Chinese patent medicines (CPMs), Chinese medicine injections (CMIs), evaluation of baseline symptom scores, nucleic acid negative conversion, length of hospitalization, and mortality rates were studied. Results Between 15 January 2020 and 2 March 2020, 131 hospitals with 1245 patients were included. Survey response Chinese herbal decoction, CPMs, and CMIs combined with conventional Western medicine (CWM) used for the treatment of COVID-19. The top 8 CPMs were Lianhua Qingwen capsules, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, Pudilan Xiaoyan oral liquid, Banlangen granules, Lanqin oral liquid, compound licorice tablets, Bailing capsules, montmorillonite powder. The most frequently used CMIs were Xuebijing, Tanreqing, Reduning, Xiyanping and Yanhuning. TCM combined with CWM improved the patients’ symptom scores for fever, cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Nucleic acid negative conversion occurred at11.55 ± 5.91 d and the average length of hospitalization was 14.92 ± 6.15 d. The mortality rate was approximately 1.76%, which is a reduction in patient mortality. Conclusions TCM combined with CWM improved clinical symptoms and reduced hospitalization and mortality rates. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-329ad344422d46cdb684229259b3bef22023-03-22T10:46:14ZengBMCEuropean Journal of Medical Research2047-783X2023-02-0128111010.1186/s40001-023-01006-9The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Henan Province: a retrospective studyRuiting Han0Yang Xie1Hulei Zhao2Bin Li3Xueqing Yu4Minghang Wang5Suyun Li6Jiansheng Li7Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Chinese MedicineAbstract Background Since 2020, novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has posed serious threats to health systems and led to tremendous economic decline worldwide. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is considered a promising treatment strategy for COVID-19 in China and is increasingly recognized as a key participant in the battle against COVID-19. Clinicians also need accurate evidence regarding the effectiveness of TCM treatments for COVID-19. Methods We retrospectively analyzed patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by collected from the electronic medical records of the hospitals in Henan Province from January 19, 2020, to March 2, 2020. Demographic characteristics, clinical data, frequency analysis of Chinese patent medicines (CPMs), Chinese medicine injections (CMIs), evaluation of baseline symptom scores, nucleic acid negative conversion, length of hospitalization, and mortality rates were studied. Results Between 15 January 2020 and 2 March 2020, 131 hospitals with 1245 patients were included. Survey response Chinese herbal decoction, CPMs, and CMIs combined with conventional Western medicine (CWM) used for the treatment of COVID-19. The top 8 CPMs were Lianhua Qingwen capsules, Shuanghuanglian oral liquid, Pudilan Xiaoyan oral liquid, Banlangen granules, Lanqin oral liquid, compound licorice tablets, Bailing capsules, montmorillonite powder. The most frequently used CMIs were Xuebijing, Tanreqing, Reduning, Xiyanping and Yanhuning. TCM combined with CWM improved the patients’ symptom scores for fever, cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Nucleic acid negative conversion occurred at11.55 ± 5.91 d and the average length of hospitalization was 14.92 ± 6.15 d. The mortality rate was approximately 1.76%, which is a reduction in patient mortality. Conclusions TCM combined with CWM improved clinical symptoms and reduced hospitalization and mortality rates.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01006-9COVID-19Chinese patent medicinesChinese medicine injectionsLong of stayTraditional Chinese medicine |
| spellingShingle | Ruiting Han Yang Xie Hulei Zhao Bin Li Xueqing Yu Minghang Wang Suyun Li Jiansheng Li The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Henan Province: a retrospective study European Journal of Medical Research COVID-19 Chinese patent medicines Chinese medicine injections Long of stay Traditional Chinese medicine |
| title | The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Henan Province: a retrospective study |
| title_full | The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Henan Province: a retrospective study |
| title_fullStr | The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Henan Province: a retrospective study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Henan Province: a retrospective study |
| title_short | The efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic in Henan Province: a retrospective study |
| title_sort | efficacy of traditional chinese medicine in the treatment of the covid 19 pandemic in henan province a retrospective study |
| topic | COVID-19 Chinese patent medicines Chinese medicine injections Long of stay Traditional Chinese medicine |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01006-9 |
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