Retrospektive auf die Prävention und Therapie von Covid-19 mit Chinesischer Medizin in China

In the fight against Covid-19, Chinese Medicine had an important role to play in alleviating the symptoms, in hindering progression from the mild or common forms of the illness to the more severe form, in increasing the rate of recovery, in reducing mortality and in promoting convalescence. This article discusses the agents and mechanisms of the illness and describes the differentiation made between the various phases and forms. On this basis, it summarizes the results of several previously published Chinese studies that were conducted on the treatment of Covid-19 with Chinese Medicine in combination with Western medicine. The authors go into detail about the recommended treatment using acupuncture and classical prescriptions. They describe various measures proposed in the state treatment plans for prevention. For the convalescence phase, Chinese movement therapies are recommended in addition to acupuncture, moxibustion and phytotherapy.