Many of my patients ask me about the response to the COVID virus in China. At first, I was taking back by their inquiries. I simply did not think about how the people of China were handling their COVID problems. So, the first thing I did was to ask my TCM colleagues who still either visit China frequently or have connections over there.

Most of the responses centered around how the Chinese Medical system is relying on TCM modalities to help remedy the COVID virus. Research has begun in earnest on formulating Herbal formulas that not only help with the symptoms of COVID but to actually attack the root cause(s) of the virus.

Have they made progress? The people I have talked to say they are. In fact, I have been given research articles that demonstrate that positive effects of both Acupuncture and Herbs in treating COVID. Some researchers have treated COVID patients with certain Herbal formulas and Acupuncture point protocols that specifically attack the immunological reaction caused by the virus.

That is these formulas and points address the symbiotic relationship between the antigens and the antibodies that characterizes any virus. The results have been encouraging. To me, this is the most exciting research I have read because they are using Herbs and Points to attack the root cause of the virus. There is one formula that has been created recently that is demonstrating significant effects to this point. My colleague will furnish me the name as soon as possible.

My colleagues have also pointed out that their colleagues in China are using mainstream Herbal formulas to help with the symptoms of COVID like Wind syndromes or heat internally. They are also using Acupuncture to help with the symptoms.

There is alot of COVID research currently going on in China that is proving to be not only effective but exciting, as well.