Review of the role and Therapeutic Mechanism of TCM in the Treatment of COVID-19

Abstract

This article aimed to review the effect and mechanism of TCM intervention, in order to cure COVID-19 cases.  Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral infectious disease caused by a novel coronavirus. The main symptoms included respiratory symptoms, fever, dry cough, fatigue, etc. TCM (TCM) intervention for COVID-19 cases has become highly recognised and worthy of attention regarding its holistic treatment by prescribing both drug and non-drug treatment strategies.  TCM provides therapeutic mechanisms such as anti-viral effect, immunomodulatory effects, improve lung function, and improve microcirculation. The commonly used TCM formulars consist of Qingfei-jiedu decoction, Jinhua Qinggan capsule, Fangfeng Tonsheng pill, and Babao pills and Xiaoyao San.