Tcm

COVID-19: TCM Lianhua Qingwen speeds up recovery but no effect in preventing conversion to severe cases – two-week RCT

01-Jun-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A two-week clinical trial led by renowned Chinese pulmonologist Zhong Nanshan has shown that consuming the botanical TCM product Lianhua Qingwen (LH) capsules and undergoing the standard therapy can speed up recovery in COVID-19 patients.

Taking Kampo global: Researchers call for continued research into Japanese herbal medicine and frailty

26-May-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Researchers from East Asia are urging more research and clinical studies of the Japanese herbal medicine, Kampo, as a treatment for frailty, as part of a push to increase awareness in global markets.

Breaking barriers: Firms say more consumers outside China willing to try TCM amid COVID-19

11-May-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater willingness to try out traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in regions outside of China, some of the sector’s major players have told us.

COVID-19 and TCM: Thailand and Laos embrace China-approved Lianhua Qingwen Capsule product

29-Apr-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Thailand and Laos are following China’s footstep in embracing a TCM formula in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s official: China adds three TCM formula to COVID-19 standard therapy

24-Apr-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The Chinese government has officially recognised three TCM formulas as part of its standard therapy for COVID-19.

Can honey, omega-3, resistant potato starch help fight COVID-19? Researchers to examine via clinical trials

20-Apr-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Researchers from Asia, the Middle East, and the West are now trialling omega-3, honey, and even potato resistant starch, on top of vitamins and zinc, as they race to find products that could contribute to the fight against COVID-19 and its symptoms.

TCM and COVID-19: China conducting trials to test efficacy and safety of traditional herbal interventions

06-Apr-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

China is conducting clinical trials to assess the effectiveness and safety of combining traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and conventional Western antiviral medicine in the treatment of patients with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

中草药和新冠肺炎：中国为传统草药的有效性和安全性进行临床试验

06-Apr-2020 By Tingmin Koe

中国正在进行几项临床试验，研究中西药在治疗新冠肺炎病患的有效性和安全性。

Coronavirus in Singapore: Vitamin demand jumps five-fold in two weeks for supermarket chain

26-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The coronavirus Covid-19 has sparked a sudden spike in demand for vitamin C and multivitamins in Singapore, according to a major retailer in the city state.

Six traditional Chinese medicinal herbs allowed for use as food spices but health claims denied

28-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The Chinese authorities allowed the use of six traditional Chinese medicinal herbs as food spices, but manufacturers will not be allowed to attach any health claim under this process.

TCM and healthy ageing: Review reveals benefits but also warns of adverse reactions

23-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

There is evidence to show that TCM products may alleviate age-related diseases, including Type 2 diabetes, but researchers are warning in certain cases adverse reactions might take place.

China Focus: A2 milk NPD opportunities, Tmall identifies 2020 trends, and TCM traceability

09-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up of new developments happening in China’s health and nutrition supplement industry, we shed light on the upcoming consumption trends for this year, including the up-and-coming A2 milk market.

中草药溯源：中国计划在五年内完善溯源过程

06-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

中国定下了在未来五年内，完善中草药溯源的目标。

Tracking TCM: China aims to achieve full traceability for products within five years

06-Jan-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China is aiming to achieve full product traceability for key traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) botanical species within five years.

Amway China partners with government-led R&D project to internationalise TCM

08-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Amway China has entered into a partnership with a government led R&D initiative to promote the use of TCM worldwide.