Traditional chinese medicine prescription for preventing and treating covid-19

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine technology and discloses a traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, composed of the following components by weight: 9-15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 6-15 grams of artemisia annua, 10-20 grams of peppermint, and 3-15 grams of euphorbia humifusa. This formula is scientifically sound and its medicinal properties directly target the affected area, reducing fever, relieving cough, and resolving phlegm. It quickly alleviates sore throat, dry and hot throat, and peeling lips, effectively preventing and inhibiting the occurrence and recurrence of COVID-19, while also offering the advantages of rapid effectiveness and quick recovery.

Description

1. Description of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula for the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Technical Field This invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical technology, specifically a traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Background Technology COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that is transmitted through the air, contact, and non-contact. After infection with the novel coronavirus, the initial clinical manifestations are generally fever, diarrhea, cough, palpitations, and shortness of breath. Severe cases can lead to pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death. Currently, most infections present with typical symptoms of COVID-19: fever, dry cough, and fatigue as the main manifestations; a few patients also experience nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, diarrhea, and muscle aches. Its rapid spread, high infection rate, and tendency to cause large-scale outbreaks have resulted in a difficult-to-cure and prolonged illness, with an extremely high mortality rate. The concept of emergency treatment in traditional Chinese medicine has a long history; ancient classics such as *Shang Han Lun*, *Wen Bing Tiao Bian*, and *Wen Yi Lun* record the achievements of traditional Chinese medicine in fighting epidemics. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has actively participated in the entire treatment process. Its unique system of syndrome differentiation and treatment, along with the multi-target therapeutic effects of its formulas, has achieved significant efficacy in combating the epidemic, effectively preventing and inhibiting the occurrence and recurrence rate of COVID-19. It can reduce fever, stop coughing, resolve phlegm, and quickly alleviate sore throat, dry and hot throat, and peeling lips, with the medicinal power directly reaching the affected area, resulting in rapid effects. To address the above problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a TCM formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, preventing and inhibiting the occurrence and recurrence rate of the virus. To solve the above technical problems, this invention adopts the following technical solution: This invention provides a TCM formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, comprising the following raw materials: 9-15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 6-15 grams of artemisia annua, 10-20 grams of peppermint, and 3-15 grams of euphorbia lathyris. Preferably, the traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 includes the following ingredients: 12-15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 13-15 grams of artemisia annua, 13-15 grams of peppermint, and 12-15 grams of euphorbia humifusa. HK 20138790 A 2 Preferably, the traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 includes the following ingredients: 15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 15 grams of artemisia annua, 15 grams of peppermint, and 15 grams of euphorbia humifusa. Preferably, the traditional Chinese medicine prescription for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 can be prepared into a traditional Chinese medicine formula. The preparation of the traditional Chinese medicine formula includes the following steps: prepare the raw materials into a dose, add 1-1.5 kg of water, soak for 30-60 minutes and then start to decoct. The heat is changed from high heat to medium heat and then to low heat. Decoction is carried out for 15-20 minutes. The decoction is carried out three times in total. The amount of water added decreases with each decoction. The decoction is then mixed evenly to obtain the final product. The traditional Chinese medicine prescription for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 of the present invention has the following functions and effects of each component raw material: (1) Wild chrysanthemum: bitter and pungent in taste, slightly cold in nature, enters the liver and heart meridians; functions and indications include dispersing wind-heat, reducing swelling and detoxifying, anti-infection, and antiviral.It is used to treat boils, carbuncles, sore throat, red eyes due to wind and fire, headache and dizziness. (2) Artemisia annua: bitter and pungent, cold in nature, enters the liver and gallbladder meridians; functions and indications: clear deficiency heat, remove bone steaming, relieve summer heat, stop malaria, and reduce jaundice. Used for warm evil damaging yin, night fever and morning coolness, yin deficiency fever, bone steaming fever, summer heat fever, malaria with chills and fever, and damp heat jaundice. (3) Peppermint: cool and pungent in nature, enters the lung and liver meridians. Functions and indications: dispel wind, clear heat, dispel foulness, and detoxify. Used for external wind-heat, headache, red eyes, sore throat, food stagnation and bloating, mouth sores, toothache, sores and scabies, and urticaria. (4) Elsholtzia ciliata: pungent in taste, slightly warm in nature, non-toxic, enters the lung and stomach meridians; functions and indications: induce sweating to relieve exterior syndrome, resolve dampness and harmonize the middle, promote diuresis and reduce swelling. Used for wind-cold common cold, edema and beriberi. The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The raw materials used in this traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 are all natural and green traditional Chinese medicinal materials for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. The formula is scientific and reasonable, and the medicinal power directly reaches the affected area. It can reduce fever, stop cough, and resolve phlegm, quickly relieve sore throat, dry and hot throat, and peeling lips. It effectively prevents and inhibits the occurrence and recurrence rate of COVID-19, and has the advantages of fast effect and rapid recovery of physical strength. At the same time, it can also treat other viral colds and the common cold. Specific embodiments are given below to further explain the invention. This does not limit the patent scope of this invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the description of this invention, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this invention HK 20138790 A 3. Example 1: A traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, prepared from the following traditional Chinese medicinal raw materials: 15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 15 grams of artemisia annua, 15 grams of peppermint, and 15 grams of euphorbia humifusa. The traditional Chinese medicine for preventing and treating COVID-19 can be prepared into a prescription. This prescription is prepared using the following method: Prepare one dose of the raw materials, add 1-1.5 kg of water, soak for 30-60 minutes, then begin decocting. The heat is reduced from high to medium and then to low, decocting for 15-20 minutes. This is repeated three times, with the amount of water decreasing with each decoction. The decoctions from each decoction are then mixed thoroughly. Example 2: A traditional Chinese medicine prescription for preventing and treating COVID-19 is prepared from the following raw materials: 12g wild chrysanthemum, 13g artemisia annua, 13g peppermint, and 12g euphorbia lathyris. The traditional Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 can be prepared into a traditional Chinese medicine prescription. The prescription is prepared by the following method: Prepare the raw materials into a dose, add 1-1.5 kg of water, soak for 30-60 minutes, and then start decocting. Turn the heat from high to medium and then to low, and decoct for 15-20 minutes. Decoct a total of three times, and reduce the amount of water each time. Mix the decoctions from each decoction evenly to obtain the final product.Example 3: A traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, prepared from the following raw materials: 15g wild chrysanthemum, 14g artemisia annua, 14g peppermint, and 12g euphorbia lathyris. This traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 can be prepared as a prescription, which is prepared by the following method: Prepare one dose of the raw materials, add 1-1.5 kg of water, soak for 30-60 minutes, then begin decoction. Reduce the heat from high to medium and then to low, simmering for 15-20 minutes. Repeat this process three times, decreasing the amount of water each time. Mix the decoctions thoroughly after each decoction to obtain the final product. In addition, in other embodiments, the raw materials of this traditional Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 can also be formulated into capsules or water pills. The specific preparation methods and treatment methods are as follows: (1) Capsules: 15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 15 grams of artemisia annua, 15 grams of peppermint and 15 grams of euphorbia humifusa are ground into fine powder, mixed and stirred evenly, and filled into capsules; each capsule weighs about 0.235 grams, and 4-5 capsules are taken each time. (2) Water pills: 15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 15 grams of artemisia annua, 15 grams of peppermint and 15 grams of euphorbia humifusa are ground into fine powder, mixed and stirred evenly, and water pills are made using a water pill making machine; each 1 gram weighs about 27 HK 20138790 A 4 water pills, and 30 pills are taken at a time. In addition, in other embodiments, the raw materials of this traditional Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 can also be prepared as follows: (1) Wine-soaking formula: Soak the raw material components in the above embodiments in wine, and use it externally or orally. It can reduce fever faster and is suitable for people below 41°C. It is prohibited to use it at 42°C and above; (2) Washing formula: Decoction of the traditional Chinese medicine formula prepared in the above embodiments is mixed with hot water and used for washing hair, hands, feet or bathing, thereby preventing and treating COVID-19; (3) Tea: Put the raw material components in the above embodiments into tea bags to make tea, and brew or boil it with boiling water. Here, the preparation methods of these two formulas are not described in detail. Experimental situation: Clinical experiment of this invention: 120 patients, including 70 males and 50 females, aged 15-65 years, were divided into three groups to make the three groups significantly similar and comparable. The clinical symptoms were as follows: fever, cough, sputum, sore throat and muscles on both sides, runny nose, body aches, sweating and weakness. Treatment method: Oral administration. Each dose of medicine is decocted and divided into three portions. One portion is taken each time, three times a day, before or after meals. Dietary restrictions: During the medication period, chicken and fish should be avoided to prevent skin allergies. Based on clinical experience and the characteristics of the drug of this invention, the treatment criteria for evaluating the efficacy of the drug are as follows: (1) The condition is relieved as improvement; (2) Symptoms disappear and no recurrence is observed during a follow-up period of 3 months as cure; (3) No relief is observed after two weeks of medication as ineffective.In Example 1, 18 out of 20 severely ill patients were cured, and 2 were ineffective. One of these ineffective patients later developed cerebral hemorrhage, and the other developed lymph node discoloration. All 20 mildly ill patients were cured, and none were ineffective. No adverse reactions were observed, and the treatment effect was significant. In Example 2, 11 out of 20 severely ill patients were cured, 9 were effective, and none were ineffective. 15 out of 20 mildly ill patients were cured, 5 were effective, and none were ineffective. No adverse reactions were observed, and the treatment effect was significant. In Example 3, 13 out of 20 severely ill patients were cured, 7 were effective, and none were ineffective. 16 out of 20 mildly ill patients were cured, 4 were effective, and none were ineffective. No adverse reactions were observed, and the treatment effect was significant. Experiments have shown that using this prescription for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 has good therapeutic effects, and follow-up surveys during the medication period showed that no toxic side effects occurred in the subjects. Typical Case: Case 1, Mr. Zhang, male, 65 years old. Case 1: A patient experienced fever for three days from December 24th to 26th, 2022, accompanied by cough, phlegm, sore throat and muscles on both sides, runny nose, body aches, and weakness with sweating when walking. From December 27th to 28th, the patient took the herbal medicine described in Example 1 three times daily (morning, noon, and evening). The fever subsided on the first day of medication, and the temperature remained at 36.3℃. On the second day, the cough, phlegm, and runny nose symptoms lessened. From December 29th to 31st, the patient took three more doses of the herbal medicine described in Example 1, and was clinically judged to have recovered. Case 2: Ms. Fang, 64 years old. In early October of last year, when she first developed a fever and cough, she took ibuprofen for three days to reduce the fever, but the cough persisted. In mid-to-late October, she began taking the herbal medicine described in Example 1, and after five days, the cough stopped. She was clinically judged to have recovered. Case 3: Mr. Wang, 66 years old. He experienced fever and cough, and took the herbal medicine described in Example 1 for three consecutive days, recovering without recurrence. Case 4: Ms. Cheng, 65 years old. Case 5: Wei, male, 69 years old. Suffered from two severe colds, with fever persisting after five days of IV drips (temperature 38.5℃). After taking five doses of the traditional Chinese medicine described in Example 1, the fever subsided, and the patient recovered without recurrence. Case 6: Wang, male, 42 years old. Symptoms limited to nasal congestion. After taking three doses of the traditional Chinese medicine described in Example 1, the patient recovered without recurrence. Case 7: Wang, male, 14 years old. Symptoms limited to nasal congestion. After taking three doses of the traditional Chinese medicine described in Example 1, the patient recovered without recurrence. Case 8: Fang, female, 48 years old. After testing positive for COVID-19, she experienced mild cough and nasal congestion. After taking three doses of the traditional Chinese medicine described in Example 1, the patient recovered without recurrence. Clinical individual use revealed that taking the traditional Chinese medicine of this invention can improve the patient's immune function, reduce the risk of developing the disease after infection, improve clinical symptoms, and shorten the course of the disease.HK 20138790 A 6 The above description is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. However, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or improvements made to the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. HK 20138790 A 1 Claim 1. A traditional Chinese medicine prescription for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, characterized in that it is prepared from the following raw materials: 9-15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 6-15 grams of artemisia annua, 10-20 grams of peppermint, and 3-15 grams of euphorbia humifusa. 2. A traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 as described in claim 1, characterized in that it is prepared from the following raw materials: 12-15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 13-15 grams of artemisia annua, 13-15 grams of peppermint, and 12-15 grams of euphorbia humifusa. 3. A traditional Chinese medicine formula for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 as described in claim 2, characterized in that it is prepared from the following raw materials: 15 grams of wild chrysanthemum, 15 grams of artemisia annua, 15 grams of peppermint, and 15 grams of euphorbia humifusa. 4. A traditional Chinese medicine prescription for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 as described in claim 1, characterized in that the prescription can be prepared into a traditional Chinese medicine formula, which is prepared by the following method: Prepare one dose of raw materials, add 1-1.5 kg of water, soak for 30-60 minutes, then begin decoction. The heat is changed from high to medium and then to low, decocting for 15-20 minutes, for a total of three decoctions. The amount of water added decreases with each decoction. The decoctions from each decoction are then mixed evenly to obtain the final product. HK 20138790 A.