How to use traditional Chinese medicine to prevent COVID-19? Zhengzhou traditional Chinese medicine experts give you tips!

On October 27, the reporter learned that the Zhengzhou Municipal Health Commission has formulated a traditional Chinese medicine prevention prescription for the new coronavirus pneumonia in Zhengzhou based on the physiological characteristics of different populations, in accordance with the principles of "three causes and treatment" and syndrome differentiation and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine, and combined with the geographical and climatic characteristics of Zhengzhou.

Under the guidance of a doctor, citizens can improve their body's immunity and prevent COVID-19 through comprehensive intervention using traditional Chinese medicine and non-drug therapies.

◆ Prevention plan for people in centralized isolation

(I) Recommended prescription for prevention: Shenshu San plus or minus

Ingredients of the prescription: 9 grams of Atractylodes lancea, 10 grams of Patchouli, 12 grams of Magnolia officinalis flower, 9 grams of Tangerine peel, 6 grams of Amomum villosum, 6 grams of Phragmites australis, and 6 grams of roasted Licorice root.

Dosage: 1 serving per day, decoct in water. Take warm once in the morning and evening (about 1 hour after meal), 200 ml each time, for 5 consecutive days.

Note: Use with caution during pregnancy.

(II) Recommended prescription 2 for prevention: Qingfei Paidu Decoction

Ingredients of the prescription: 9 grams of ephedra, 6 grams of roasted licorice, 9 grams of apricot kernel, 15-30 grams of gypsum (fried first), 9 grams of cinnamon twig, 9 grams of Alisma orientalis, 9 grams of Poria, 9 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 15 grams of Poria, 16 grams of Bupleurum, 6 grams of Scutellaria baicalensis, 9 grams of Pinellia ternata, 9 grams of ginger, 9 grams of Aster tataricus, 9 grams of Winter Bloom, 9 grams of Belamcanda chinensis, 6 grams of Asarum, 12 grams of yam, 6 grams of Citrus aurantium, 6 grams of Tangerine peel, and 9 grams of Patchouli.

Dosage: Traditional Chinese medicine slices, use half the amount of each slice, decoct in water. Take once a day, once in the morning and once in the evening (about 40 minutes after meals), take warm, for 3 consecutive days. If conditions permit, take half a bowl of rice soup after each dose.

3. Recommended prescription for prevention

Ingredients of the prescription: 10 grams of Forsythia suspensa, 15 grams of Reed root, 15 grams of Polygonum cuspidatum, 6 grams of stir-fried burdock seeds, 6 grams of mulberry leaves, 10 grams of Schizonepeta tenuifolia, and 6 grams of raw licorice.

Dosage: 1 serving per day, decoct in water. Take warm once in the morning and evening (about 40 minutes after meals), 200 ml each time, for 5 consecutive days.

◆ Prevention plan for the general population

1. Oral Chinese medicine therapy

1. Prevention No. 1

Indications: mild constitution with a tendency towards Qi deficiency, suitable for the general population without obvious clinical symptoms and people under medical observation (isolated persons).

Prescription name: Modified Yupingfeng Powder.

Prescription composition: 30 grams of Astragalus, 15 grams of stir-fried Atractylodes, 12 grams of Saposhnikovia, 15 grams of Honeysuckle, 15 grams of Forsythia, 1 gram of Platycodon, and 6 grams of Licorice.

Function: Invigorate Qi, strengthen the exterior, clear away heat and detoxify.

Dosage: 1 serving per day, decocted in water. Take twice a day, morning and evening, about 1 hour after meals, 200 ml each time, for 4 consecutive days.

Note: Use with caution during pregnancy.

2. Prevention No. 2

Indications: Heat and toxicity in the lungs, people with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat accompanied by headache, nasal congestion, runny nose, etc.

Prescription name: Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang + Yin Qiao San with modifications.

Ingredients of the prescription: 9 grams of roasted ephedra, 10 grams of apricot kernel, 15-30 grams of gypsum (wrapped, decocted first), 15 grams of forsythia, 15 grams of loblolly leaf, 12 grams of schizonepeta, 15 grams of burdock fruit, 10 grams of light black beans, 9 grams of mint, 12 grams of tangerine peel, 10 grams of pinellia, 15 grams of honeysuckle, 15 grams of platycodon, and 6 grams of licorice.

Function: Clears away heat, detoxifies, eliminates dampness and removes turbidity.

Dosage: 1 serving per day, decocted in water. Take twice a day, morning and evening, about 1 hour after meals, 200 ml each time, for 4 consecutive days.

Note: Use with caution during pregnancy.

(II) Prevention plan of TCM external treatment

1. Acupuncture

Acupoints: Fengchi and Fengfu.

Operation method: The patient lies prone and acupuncture is performed on both sides of the Fengchi and Fengfu points with a 1-inch filiform needle. After the qi is obtained, the needles are retained for 10 minutes.

2. Moxibustion therapy

Acupoints: Fengchi, Dazhui, Hegu.

Acupoints to be combined: For wind-cold, add Fengmen and Waiguan; for wind-heat, add Quchi; for dampness, add Yinlingquan; for nasal congestion, add Yingxiang; for cough, add Chize and Lieque; for sore throat, add Shaoshang; for body pain, add Dazhui; for headache, add Yintang and Taiyang; for weak patients with exogenous infection, add Gaohuangyu and Feishu.

Operation method: Choose 2~3 acupoints each time. For wind-cold, use ginger moxibustion, 4 times per acupoint, once a day. For wind-heat, use gentle moxibustion, 10 minutes per acupoint.

3. Cupping therapy

Acupoints: Dazhui and Fengmen.

How to use: Apply a layer of scraping oil or oily lotion on the acupuncture points, use the principle of negative pressure suction, hold the cup, and push the cup up, down, left, and right on the area to be cupped until the skin becomes congested and flushed.

4. Acupoint massage

Acupoints: Hegu, Dazhui, Fengmen, Feishu, Fengchi, Yingxiang, Waiguan.

Operation method: Select 2 to 3 acupoints each time, and press and rub the acupoints with your thumb or index finger, persistently and forcefully, until you feel a sore and swollen feeling, at a frequency of 60 to 80 times per minute, twice a day.

5. Chinese medicine foot bath

Ingredients of the prescription: 15 grams of mugwort, 10 grams of qinjiao, 10 grams of papaya, 10 grams of angelica, 15 grams of safflower, and 10 grams of chuanxiong.

Usage: Make a medicine bag with the above medicine and add 1000 ml of water, boil for 20 minutes, soak your feet for 30 minutes when the water temperature is suitable, once a day.

6. Chinese medicine sachet method

Prescription composition: 10 grams of Patchouli, 15 grams of Artemisia argyi, 10 grams of Acorus calamus, and 15 grams of Atractylodes.

Usage: Grind the above medicines into fine powder, put them in a cloth bag, hang it indoors or in crowded places, or wear it on your body.

(III) Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preserving Exercises

Ba Duan Jin, simplified Tai Chi, and simple Five Animal Exercises, once a day.

◆ Prevention program for pregnant women

Ingredients of the prescription: 10 grams of Astragalus, 15 grams of stir-fried Atractylodes, 6 grams of Saposhnikovia, 10 grams of Scutellaria, 10 grams of Platycodon, 10 grams of Poria, 10 grams of loquat leaf, 6 grams of Licorice, 15 grams of Viscum, 10 grams of Forsythia, 10 grams of Cuscuta, and 10 grams of Tangerine Peel.

Function: Invigorate Qi, consolidate the exterior, detoxify, nourish the kidneys, strengthen the spleen and stabilize the fetus.

Dosage: 1 serving per day, decoct in 400 ml of water. Take warm twice a day, morning and evening, for 4 consecutive days.

◆Children's Prevention Program

1. Oral administration of Chinese medicine

1. Normal physique: Those who do not have weak lung and spleen qi or phlegm-dampness physique mostly have normal physique.

Ingredients of the prescription: 5 grams of chrysanthemum, 5 grams of honeysuckle, 10 grams of raw coix seed, 15 grams of mung bean, 5 grams of patchouli, 10 grams of reed root, 10 grams of roasted malt, 3 grams of cyrtomium, and 3 grams of roasted licorice.

Dosage: 1 serving per day, decoct in 100-150 ml of water. Take warm 3 times a day, add sugar or honey to taste. For children under one year old, reduce the dosage and take for 4 consecutive days.

2. Qi deficiency constitution: prone to catching colds, sweating, especially during the day or after exercise, fatigue, poor appetite, and loose stools.

Prescription composition: 10 grams of Prince ginseng, 10 grams of Astragalus, 6 grams of Saposhnikovia divaricata, 10 grams of stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, 3 grams of Cyperus rotundus, 10 grams of stir-fried malt, and 6 grams of roasted Licorice root.

Dosage: 1 serving per day, decoct in 100-150 ml of water. Take warm 3 times a day, add sugar or honey to taste. For children under one year old, reduce the dosage and take for 4 consecutive days.

3. Phlegm-damp constitution: prone to colds, obese, fatigue, sticky mouth or bad breath, sticky stools, thick and greasy tongue coating.

Ingredients of the prescription: 10 grams of Patchouli, 6 grams of stir-fried Atractylodes lancea with bran, 10 grams of raw Coix seed, 6 grams of dried tangerine peel, 10 grams of stir-fried malt, 10 grams of Poria, 3 grams of Cyperus rotundus, and 3 grams of roasted Licorice root.

Dosage: 1 serving per day, decoct in 100-150 ml of water. Take warm 3 times a day, add sugar or honey to taste. For children under one year old, reduce the dosage and take for 4 consecutive days.

2. Dietary Therapy for Children

Ingredients of the prescription: 60 grams of raw coix seed, 50 grams of mung bean, 5 grams of red bean, 30 grams of Chinese yam, and 50 grams of japonica rice.

Dosage: Add appropriate amount of water to the above medicine and cook into porridge, drink it while warm, twice a day.

(III) Chinese medicine sachet method

Prescription composition: 10 grams of Patchouli, 6 grams of Kaempferia galanga, 9 grams of mint, 10 grams of Angelica dahurica, and 1 gram of borneol.

Usage: Grind the above medicines into fine powder, put into sachets, and hang or wear them for 10 days.

4. Massage therapy

1. Push four horizontal lines

Position: The four horizontal lines are located on the flexion side of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the index, middle, ring and little fingers.

Operation method: When pushing the four horizontal lines, the child's four fingers are put together, and the thumb is used to push repeatedly along the four horizontal lines on the four fingers. Repeat this operation 200 times.

2. Press and rub Yingxiang acupoint

Location: Yingxiang point is next to the nose wing, at the midpoint of the nasolabial groove.

Operation method: Press and knead with the index and middle fingers of your hands, do it 100 times.

3. Abdominal massage

Location: Abdomen centered on the navel.

Operation method: Place your palm on the abdomen below the navel, take the navel as the center, and make circles around the abdomen clockwise, and perform the operation 300 times.

4. Massage Zusanli

Location: Located on the outer side of the calf, 3 inches below the outer kneecap, on the line connecting Dubi and Jiexi.

Operation method: Press and rub with the tip of your thumb or index finger for 500 times.

It should be noted that this plan is only a preventive medication plan, please use it under the guidance of a physician. For confirmed cases, please refer to the relevant content of Chinese medicine treatment in the "Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for New Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Ninth Edition)". (Zhang Xinhui)