We know: the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic which is currently paralyzing (and terrorizing!) The planet began in China, in the city of Wuhan, in December 2019.
Researchers from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (in China), the China Tibetology Research Center (in China), London South Bank University (in England) and Guangzhou Medical University (in China) were interested in what could bring traditional Chinese medicine to prevent the infection.
To do this, Chinese and British researchers studied the results of 7 previous studies on the prevention of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and influenza A (H1N1) with traditional Chinese medicine. They also included in their work the traditional Chinese medicine protocols currently used in 23 provinces of China affected by Covid-19 to try to limit the contagion.
Coronavirus (Covid-19): What if Traditional Chinese Medicine Could Help?
Verdict? The researchers believe that certain principles of traditional Chinese medicine could make it possible to better protect against the Covid-19 coronavirus: they notably note the relevance of several plants (astragalus, atractylodes, Japanese honeysuckle and forsythia) supposed “strengthen vital energy (Qi) and protect against external pathogens“. However, they also specify that their work will have to be validated before a possible implementation …
Barrier gestures to adopt
Warning ! As stated by the World Health Organization (WHO), “taking traditional herbal remedies“is not effective against the Covid-19 coronavirus and can even be dangerous: there is therefore no question of giving in to the temptation to self-medicate without medical supervision!
In addition, the only preventive actions validated by the health authorities are the “barrier gestures”: washing your hands very regularly (with hydroalcoholic gel during outings, with soap at home), coughing or sneezing in your elbow. , use disposable tissues when blowing your nose …
Sources:
World Health Organization (WHO)
Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine
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