The role of traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019.

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly since its outbreak in 2019, which constitutes a pandemic. As of March 28, 2022, there were 4,76,374,234 confirmed cases and 6,108,976 confirmed deaths globally, which seriously threatened human life and health [1]. COVID-19, declared a pandemic by TheWorld Health Organization (WHO), is one of thegreatest challenges theworldhas faced for centuries. In the face of the sudden disease outbreak, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which has developed over thousands of years, has achieved remarkable progress in the global fight against the pandemic. With effective policies and measures, China has contributed “Chinese solutions”worth noting in the global response to the pandemic. Nowadays, the situation of pandemic prevention and is grim worldwide. We should promptly summarize the experience, learnings, and achievements of TCM in dealing with the current pandemic, and pay attention to the distinct advantages of TCM. Under the context of pandemic prevention and control, TCM should be involved in the early, comprehensive, and in-depth management of patients. Health policy guarantee mechanisms should be improved to implement practical strategies for the prevention and control of major emerging infectious diseases globally.