Oseltamivir Compared With the Chinese Traditional Therapy Maxingshigan–Yinqiaosan in the Treatment of H1N1 Influenza

Abstract

Beijing Science and Technology Project and Beijing Nova Program.

Mechanism by which ma-xing-shi-gan-tang inhibits the entry of influenza virus

“…The immunostimulatory effects of MXSGT are increased in children with acute lower respiratory tract infections (Yue and Ni, 1990). A combination of MXSGT and yinqiaosan accelerated fever resolution in patients with H1N1 influenza virus infections in a randomized trial (Wang et al, 2011). However, its effects on viral shedding were not significant.…”

Traditional Chinese medicine therapy decreases the pneumonia risk in patients with dementia

“…[33] Further, Ma-Xing-Gan-Shi-Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Licorice, and Gypsum Decoction) combined with Yin-Qiao-San (Lonicera and Forsythia Powder) has been found to reduce fever and symptoms in patients with H1N1 influenza virus infection. [34] Besides, Yin-Qiao-San (Lonicera and Forsythia Powder) was explored to prevent drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis in a mice model and was found to significantly improve health-related quality of life in a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial. [35] …”

Complementary and alternative medicine is expected to make greater contribution in controlling the prevalence of influenza

“…MXSGD and YQP are traditionally used to treat febrile infectious diseases in China. Studies directed by Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital investigated the efficacy of these two traditional Chinese medicines in the treatment of H1N1 influenza infection (12). The study of 410 adult patients with mild symptoms sought to examine the fever-reducing action of MXSGD and YQP.…”