![]() Thus, these antiviral herbs are not meant to be used as a preventive by themselves, nor to be taken as individual herbs at onset of infection, but rather are used within a formula that is tailored to the patient's current condition. This buildup of fluids is not desirable in the event of contracting COVID-19, as it will contribute to the buildup of fluid in the lungs that is so problematic with this particular virus. This harm to the digestion can cause a build up of fluids we call “Damp” in Chinese medicine, and can be identified through such signs as a swollen tongue with “teethmark” edges. I want to reiterate that most antiviral (and antibacterial) herbs in Chinese medicine are cold and bitter, and can easily cause harm to the digestive function if taken alone and over a period of time. (Note: If you have a cough and are noticeably short of breath it is recommended that you immediately contact your physician for more urgent medical care.) Rather, it is my intent to share with you that specific Chinese herbs have been clinically shown (in vitro and in animal studies) to actively restrain the virus from entering the host cells, and that including these herbs in formulas that treat actual presenting symptoms is a potentially potent method of fighting early to mid stage COVID-19 symptoms before they ever get out of hand. I cannot emphasize enough that this is not an effective way to treat this virus. However, it isn’t my intent to introduce these herbs so that you can search online and purchase them as “COVID-19 antivirals”. In this final article we will look at specific herbs that have been clinically shown to actually block the entry of the COVID-19 virus into the host cells (your cells). The second article discusses how Chinese herbal formulations work, and why it is not advised to use OTC or online herbal remedies based on general recommendations, but to seek the help of a qualified practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine. It is my opinion that Chinese herbal medicine is the most advanced system of herbal medicine in the world, with by far the most complex and targeted formulas designed to treat a range of viral symptoms at various stages of infection. ![]() Chinese herbal formulas have been used specifically in the treatment of viral symptoms for centuries, in over 320 wide-scale epidemics that occurred over a 2000-year period. It is my belief that this has contributed greatly to the low fatality rate in China. The first article provides a brief introduction to how Chinese herbs have been extensively used in China in the treatment of COVID-19, in over 85% of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 both locally in communities and in hospitals by the end of February 2020. These targeted herbal formulas can help you and your family avoid the need for more urgent medical care. This is the third and final article in a series of three short articles to help people here in the United States understand the effectiveness of Chinese herbs in the treatment of especially mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19, also knowns as SARS-CoV-2. This is the kind of scenario that I feel many could benefit from in the use of Chinese herbal medical interventions to prevent the need for more advanced medical care, as we face growing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the coming months. Equally important, her stress levels had radically reduced. It took some time, as herbs work on a different level than many OTC meds that are designed to provide immediate relief, but after1-2 days she was feeling significant improvement in her symptoms. I have a small granule herbal pharmacy at home, and so I made her up a formula, which her husband picked up that evening. ![]() We quickly went through her symptoms and she sent me a picture of her tongue (important in TCM diagnosis). ![]() Worried about possible quarantine, she did not want to go to urgent care (it was the weekend), and yet she was afraid she might have COVID-19. She had been sick for a few weeks with a progressing cough, which then started to cause a feeling of profound chest fullness and lung irritability. A few days ago I got a panicked call from a close friend who works in a hospital. ![]()
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