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No Covid-19 cure but Chinese herb capsule shortens fever, fatigue and coughing: research

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No Covid-19 cure but Chinese herb capsule shortens fever, fatigue and coughing: research | South China Morning Post

Zhong Nanshan among notable researchers to publish study of Lianhuaqingwen capsules in treatment of symptoms

Herbal compound has met resistance in the West with US and Canadian authorities warning against use as a treatment

A Chinese herb combination can help ease the symptoms of Covid-19, say some of China’s top scientists after conducting a multi-centre trial.
According to a previous diagnosis and treatment protocol by the National Health Commission, Lianhuaqingwen (LH) capsules are recognised for treating symptoms of Covid-19, such as fatigue and fever, but not Covid-19 itself. There is not yet a confirmed cure for the disease.

The scientific paper was published on Phytomedicine journal on May 16 and the research team includes Li Lanjuan, director of the State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, Zhang Boli, president of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Zhong Nanshan, China’s “Sars hero” and veteran infectious disease expert.
 
Ancient Chinese secret, eh?

It's interesting, but I'm not sure how far it can go. Maybe it could be a treatment.
 
Lianhuaqingwen Exerts Anti-Viral and Anti-Inflammatory Activity Against Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) - PubMed

Pharmacol Res
. 2020 Jun;156:104761. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104761. Epub 2020 Mar 20.
Lianhuaqingwen Exerts Anti-Viral and Anti-Inflammatory Activity Against Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
Li Runfeng 1, Hou Yunlong 2, Huang Jicheng 3, Pan Weiqi 1, Ma Qinhai 1, Shi Yongxia 3, Li Chufang 1, Zhao Jin 1, Jia Zhenhua 2, Jiang Haiming 1, Zheng Kui 3, Huang Shuxiang 3, Dai Jun 3, Li Xiaobo 3, Hou Xiaotao 4, Wang Lin 4, Zhong Nanshan 1, Yang Zifeng 5
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PMID: 32205232 PMCID: PMC7102548 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104761
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Abstract
Purpose: Lianhuaqingwen (LH) as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula has been used to treat influenza and exerted broad-spectrum antiviral effects on a series of influenza viruses and immune regulatory effects Ding et al. (2017). The goal of this study is to demonstrate the antiviral activity of LH against the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus and its potential effect in regulating host immune response.

Methods: The antiviral activity of LH against SARS-CoV-2 was assessed in Vero E6 cells using CPE and plaque reduction assay. The effect of LH on virion morphology was visualized under transmission electron microscope. Pro-inflammatory cytokine expression levels upon SARS-CoV-2 infection in Huh-7 cells were measured by real-time quantitative PCR assays.

Results: LH significantly inhibited SARS-CoV-2 replication in Vero E6 cells and markedly reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, CCL-2/MCP-1 and CXCL-10/IP-10) production at the mRNA levels. Furthermore, LH treatment resulted in abnormal particle morphology of virion in cells.

Conclusions: LH significantly inhibits the SARS-COV-2 replication, affects virus morphology and exerts anti-inflammatory activity in vitro. These findings indicate that LH protects against the virus attack, making its use a novel strategy for controlling the COVID-19 disease.

Keywords: Anti-inflammatory; Coronavirus; Lianhuaqingwen; SARS-CoV-2.
 
Ikari said:
Ancient Chinese secret, eh?

It's interesting, but I'm not sure how far it can go. Maybe it could be a treatment.
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Acupuncture is now covered by insurance. And iirc there are now drugs based on Chinese medicine.

It's an old discipline. Plenty of time to discover things that work.

Hopefully they're right!
 
JacksinPA said:
Lianhuaqingwen Exerts Anti-Viral and Anti-Inflammatory Activity Against Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) - PubMed

Pharmacol Res
. 2020 Jun;156:104761. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104761. Epub 2020 Mar 20.
Lianhuaqingwen Exerts Anti-Viral and Anti-Inflammatory Activity Against Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
Li Runfeng 1, Hou Yunlong 2, Huang Jicheng 3, Pan Weiqi 1, Ma Qinhai 1, Shi Yongxia 3, Li Chufang 1, Zhao Jin 1, Jia Zhenhua 2, Jiang Haiming 1, Zheng Kui 3, Huang Shuxiang 3, Dai Jun 3, Li Xiaobo 3, Hou Xiaotao 4, Wang Lin 4, Zhong Nanshan 1, Yang Zifeng 5
Af
PMID: 32205232 PMCID: PMC7102548 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2020.104761
Free PMC article
Abstract
Purpose: Lianhuaqingwen (LH) as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula has been used to treat influenza and exerted broad-spectrum antiviral effects on a series of influenza viruses and immune regulatory effects Ding et al. (2017). The goal of this study is to demonstrate the antiviral activity of LH against the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus and its potential effect in regulating host immune response.

Methods: The antiviral activity of LH against SARS-CoV-2 was assessed in Vero E6 cells using CPE and plaque reduction assay. The effect of LH on virion morphology was visualized under transmission electron microscope. Pro-inflammatory cytokine expression levels upon SARS-CoV-2 infection in Huh-7 cells were measured by real-time quantitative PCR assays.

Results: LH significantly inhibited SARS-CoV-2 replication in Vero E6 cells and markedly reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, CCL-2/MCP-1 and CXCL-10/IP-10) production at the mRNA levels. Furthermore, LH treatment resulted in abnormal particle morphology of virion in cells.

Conclusions: LH significantly inhibits the SARS-COV-2 replication, affects virus morphology and exerts anti-inflammatory activity in vitro. These findings indicate that LH protects against the virus attack, making its use a novel strategy for controlling the COVID-19 disease.

Keywords: Anti-inflammatory; Coronavirus; Lianhuaqingwen; SARS-CoV-2.
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Trump won't like this if true and will say it's bull****.

No donor will get billions, and the treatment will come from China, which dicks up his narratives.

Wait and see.
 
Breaking news president Trump says Lianhuaqingwen is great for you to use.


CNN has breaking news.... Trump lying again about Chinese herb! NYT blames Trump for people using an crazy herb! MSNBC Trump killing people with advice!

And so goes the MSM! :lamo :lamo:lamo



(a major dose of sarcasm)
 
What if...? said:
Acupuncture is now covered by insurance. And iirc there are now drugs based on Chinese medicine.

It's an old discipline. Plenty of time to discover things that work.

Hopefully they're right!
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So are chiropractors. Insurance covers bull**** sometimes.
 
I see that "Fake News" shouted loudly is still an attempted tactic here.
 
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