Complementary and Alternative Medicine Combined with Symptomatic Treatment Improves Symptoms in COVID-19 Patients

Name: Chirasuda Lawsiri

Address: 333 Moo1, Thasud, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100

Organization : School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University

Email : library@mfu.ac.th

Name: Tanatchon Nimpoonyagampong

Address: 333 Moo1, Thasud, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100

Organization : School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University

Email : library@mfu.ac.th

Name: Nanapas Bhagaman

Name: Jarasphol Rintra

Name: Tawee Saiwichai

Name: Sirintip Chaichalotornkul

keyword: COVID-19

ThaSH: Health Science

; Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

ThaSH: Alternative medicine

; Andrographis capsule

ThaSH: COVID-19 (Disease)

; Lianhua Qingwen

ThaSH: Alternative medicine

; Homeopathic medicine

ThaSH: Cheewajit

Abstract: Introduction:The global population has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The exploration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as a potential complement to standard management forCOVID-19 is essential, but it requires conclusive evidence. This observational study aimed to investigate the association between CAM and improvements in COVID-19 symptoms, the incidence of such improvements, the utilization of complementary methods, and the stages of the disease.Methods:This research involved a secondary data analysis that compared baseline characteristics, treatment modalities, symptoms, and vital signs before and after treatment in a randomized sample of 881 COVID-19 patients. Medicalrecords from April to May 2021 were collected, and 273 participants were included in the study.Results:Among the respondents, 131 (47.9%) received andrographis capsules alongside symptomatic treatment, 87 (31.9%) received Homeopathic medicine with symptomatic treatment, 33 (12.1%) received symptomatic treatment only, and 22 (8.1%) received Lianhua Qingwen alongside symptomatic treatment. When comparing the proportion of improvements after treatment, it was found that 28 (32.2%) of the 87 participants whoreceived homeopathic medicine alongside symptomatic treatment exhibited the highest improvement in chest x-ray results. The highest proportion of patients receiving Lianhua Qingwen alongside symptomatic treatment showed favorable changes in vital signs, with 9 (41.0%) of the 22 participants demonstrating improvement. Strong evidence of improvement in symptoms was observed with andrographis capsules alongside symptomatic treatment, with 109 (83.2%) of the 131 participants experiencing improvement. Comorbidities among participants and the stage of the disease were found to significantly influence the effectiveness of these four treatment methods (p-value < 0.010).Conclusion:This study suggests an association between CAM and improving COVID-19 symptoms. Homeopathic medicine showed considerable improvement in chest x-ray results, while andrographis capsules in the symptomatic treatment group demonstrated notable improvement in symptoms. The most remarkable improvement in vital signs was correlated with using Lianhua Qingwen.

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Modified: 2024-01-27

Issued: 2024-01-27

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Journal of Health Science and Alternative Medicine Vol.5 (3) September - December 2023 : p.10-16

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