Packets of Jinhua Qinggan, a traditional Chinese medicine that has been recommended for use as part of mainland China’s national standard therapy for Covid-19. Photo: AP
Packets of Jinhua Qinggan, a traditional Chinese medicine that has been recommended for use as part of mainland China’s national standard therapy for Covid-19. Photo: AP

Traditional Chinese medicine effective in treating mild Covid-19 cases, overseas study finds

  • Clinical trial conducted in Pakistan using Jinhua Qinggan granules, recommended for use in mainland China’s treatment of the disease, found a shorter recovery time
  • But researchers acknowledge that patients with severe underlying medical conditions were not included in study

Packets of Jinhua Qinggan, a traditional Chinese medicine that has been recommended for use as part of mainland China’s national standard therapy for Covid-19. Photo: AP
Packets of Jinhua Qinggan, a traditional Chinese medicine that has been recommended for use as part of mainland China’s national standard therapy for Covid-19. Photo: AP
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