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Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Viral diseases pose significant global health challenges, exacerbated by emerging drug resistance and novel virus strains.
  • The urgent need for novel antiviral agents with favorable safety profiles and low toxicity is paramount.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) presents a valuable resource for antiviral drug discovery due to its accessibility, affordability, and lower incidence of adverse effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize recent experimental findings on Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in antiviral therapy.
  • To highlight the progress in identifying active ingredients, understanding antiviral mechanisms, and assessing clinical applications of TCM.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental studies on TCM for viral infections.
  • Analysis of research focusing on active compounds, viral targets, and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Examination of clinical data related to TCM's efficacy in treating viral diseases.

Main Results:

  • Numerous studies have investigated the separation of active ingredients from TCM and their antiviral properties.
  • TCM demonstrates efficacy across various viruses, with research elucidating diverse mechanisms of action.
  • Clinical applications show that TCM possesses significant advantages in managing viral infectious diseases.

Conclusions:

  • Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) shows considerable potential as a source of novel antiviral therapies.
  • Further research into TCM's active components and mechanisms can lead to effective treatments for viral infections.
  • TCM holds a broad application prospect for combating viral diseases, offering a complementary or alternative approach to conventional medicine.