How does TCM respond to the mutant strain of Omicron

In the early response to the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic of the mutant strain of Omicron, all localities carried out clinical treatment of traditional Chinese medicine based on the eighth edition of the national diagnosis and treatment plan. At present, asymptomatic infections, mild and common types are mainly treated by traditional Chinese medicine, and severe and critical types are treated with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine, and both Chinese and Western medicine have been used together, and good results have been achieved. According to experts, the ninth edition of the diagnosis and treatment plan includes Qingfei Paidu Decoction, Huashibaidu Formula, Xuanfeibaidu Formula, Jinhua Qinggan Granules, Lianhua Qingwen Capsules (granules), Xuebijing Injection and other key prescriptions for the treatment of patients. Asymptomatic infections and confirmed patients with the Omicron variant strain of new coronary pneumonia are still effective.

Based on clinical experience, the new version of the plan adds acupuncture treatment content and strengthens the application of traditional Chinese medicine non-drug therapy. Previously, research on acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of new coronary pneumonia has been carried out in many places across the country. The application of acupuncture and moxibustion has gradually expanded from the original rehabilitation period treatment to the acute period treatment.

Source: Guangming Daily