Ethnobotanical survey of herbal medicines for anti-COVID-19 used by traditional Chinese medicine pharmacies in Taiwan
This study successfully documented and analyzed the TCM usage patterns of Taiwanese TCM pharmacies in combating COVID-19, revealing their alignment with modern TCM theories. The findings not only contribute to the preservation of ethnobotanical knowledge but also serve as a reference for developing herbal prevention strategies and healthcare products, ensuring that traditional medical wisdom can play a greater role within the modern healthcare system.
Authors
- Chien-Yu Ko
- Tianyuan Chi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0093-0565)
- Min-Han Chi
- Jaung‐Geng Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3642-8047)
- Chi‐Ruei Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9646-8852)
- Jung Chao
- Shyh‐Shyun Huang
Institutions
- Asia University (TW)
- China Medical University (TW)
- Tzu Chi University (TW)
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Chinese Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pharmacology
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1586334
- Primary Topic
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- China Medical University