The add-on effect of Chinese herbal medicine on COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) is thought to be a potential intervention in the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of CHM or CHM combination therapy for COVID-19.

Study design

Systematic review and meta-analysis METHODS: We searched for relevant studies in the CNKI, CBM, Wanfang Data, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and other resources from their inception to April 15, 2020. Randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and case-control studies on CHM or CHM combination therapy for COVID-19 were included. Meta-analysis was performed according to the Cochrane Handbook.

Results

Overall, 19 studies with 1474 patients were included. Meta-analysis showed that the overall clinical e

SUBMITTER: Luo X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7831541 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature