ChinaTraditional Chinese medicine for humans (and cows and chickens)Chinese people have been flocking to buy Shuanghuanglian — literally “double yellow connect” — an herbal remedy that follows the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). ADThe National Health Commission and National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine recommended many TCM remedies to help alleviate symptoms of coronavirus, although they stressed they could not cure the virus. ADPutting the tea in TCMA respiratory expert from Hubei People’s Hospital, Hu Ke, recommended people make prevention tea following the principles of traditional Chinese medicine. “Consuming cow urine and cow dung will stop the effect of infectious coronavirus,” Chakrapani said. Ayurveda and homeopathyThe Indian government released a health advisory based on the traditional medicine practices of Ayurveda, homeopathy and Unani.

Source: Washington Post February 02, 2020 12:54 UTC