DWQA Questions › Tag: COVID-19 disease managementFilter:AllOpenResolvedClosedUnansweredSort byViewsAnswersVotesLianhua Qingwen Capsules (LQC), which are also used against seasonal influenza, have been part of China’s standard of care against COVID-19 since February 2020, and countries like Thailand and Laos have also embraced the product. LQC, composed of 13 herbs, is said to have “a curative effect in patients with mild symptoms and helps to relieve fever, cough and fatigue,” and may also “help prevent the disease from worsening.” Research shows patients who received LQC along with “usual treatment” had improved recovery rates compared to controls (91.5% versus 82.4%). They also recovered faster (seven versus 10 days). Are these data accurate and of practical significance for COVID-19 disease management?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Coronavirus COVID-19357 views0 answers0 votesJinhua Qinggan—this remedy for mild and moderate COVID-19 symptoms consisting of 12 herbs, including licorice, mint, and honeysuckle, helps remove heat and detoxify the lungs. According to the State Council:4“A comparative experiment showed patients who took Jinhua Qinggan granule tested negative for coronavirus 2.5 days earlier than a group that did not take it. The group treated with the granule also took eight days to show improvement, while the other group took 10.3 days.” Are these data accurate and of practical significance for COVID-19 disease management?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Coronavirus COVID-19313 views0 answers0 votesAre there more promising Traditional Chinese medicine approaches under study that will be forthcoming to help better control the pandemic?ClosedNicola asked 4 years ago • Coronavirus COVID-19351 views0 answers0 votes