Lianhuaqingwen exerts anti-viral and anti-inflammatory activity against novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-
- Hui Zhang
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min read
Lian Hua Qing Wen
The fabulous research from the top clinician and scientists e.g. Dr. Zhong Nanshan (钟南山) who fought in the battle against Covid-19 finally released their newest findings. They demonstrated that Lian Hua Qing Wen exerted its anti-coronavirus activity by inhibiting virus replication and reducing the cytokine release from host cells, which supported the clinical use of the medicine in combination with traditional approaches to treat COVID-2019. Lian Hua Qing Wen (莲花清瘟), has been widely used as a broad spectrum of an antiviral agent in the clinical practice, especially for various respiratory virus infections.
The famous OTC medicine is available in the form of granulate or capsule. It has shown a broad spectrum of effects on a series of influenza viruses by interfering with both viral and host reactions based on various studies. In February 2020, it was recommended by the Health Mission of China to use clinically treat Covid-19 in the Sixth Version of Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for COVID-19《新型冠状病毒肺炎诊疗方案（试行第六版）》.
Function: clear the epidemic pathogen, disperse the toxin in the lungs Indications: moderate fever or high fever, aversion to cold, muscle pain, stuffing or funning nose, cough, headache, cough, sore or dry throat, red tongue body, yellow with/without greasy coating. Ingredients: Lian Qiao, Jin Yin Hua, Zhi Ma Huang, (fried) Xin Ren, Shi Gao, Ban Lan Gen, Yu Xing Cao, Guang Huo Xiang, Da Huang, Hong Jing Tian, Bo He (menthol), Gan Cao Cautions: Can be found in its instruction.
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Reference
Li RF, et al. Lianhuaqingwen exerts anti-viral and anti-inflammatory activity against novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Pharmacological Research. 2020 Mar 20:104761.
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