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The 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as 2019-nCoV or Wuhan coronavirus, is the virus causing the 2019–20 Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. <br>See also :

* [[Influenza]]

* [[Immunological Disorders]]

* [[Infectious Diseases]]

== Symptoms ==

Reported symptoms have included fever, fatigue, dry cough, shortness of breath, and respiratory distress, and could progress to pneumonia, kidney failure and death in severe infection. In a statement issued on 23 January 2020, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated a quarter of those infected experienced severe disease, and many of those who died had other conditions which impaired their immune system, like hypertension, diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Among the majority of those hospitalised, vital signs were stable on admission, and they had low white blood cells and low lymphocytes.

* [[Qing Fei Pai Du Tang]] is a combination of four classic remedies, described in the 2000-year-old manuscript, Shang Han Lun by Zhang Zhongjing: [[Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang]], [[She Gan Ma Huang Tang]], [[Xiao Chai Hu Tang]] and [[Wu Ling San]].

* [[Yu Ping Feng San]] was the basic herbal formula recommended by Chinese health authorities to the public for prevention of SARS several years ago when SARS occured in China. In the verge of a superflu pandemic, we would recommend its use for strengthening our defense to any possible flu outbreak.

** [[Huang Qin]] (Radix Scutellaria)

* [[Licorice]] : research found glycyrrhizic acid, glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid and their derivatives to inhibit viruses that include SARS coronavirus, herpes, HIV, hepatitis, influenza.

* [[Panax Ginseng]] is mentioned here because it is relied upon to protect a person from disease; it is also considered important in treating serious lung diseases. It is used to tonify the qi, improve digestion, strengthen the lungs, alleviate coughing, and calm the mind. Substitutes include [[Codonopsis]] (C. pilosula) and [[Pseudostellaria]] (P. heterophylla).

* [[Tremella fuciformis]] (white fungus, silver ear : It is used to nourish the yin, tonify the lung, eliminate sputum, relieve cough, and calm the mind.is a tonic that is considered beneficial as a food to prevent illness and is also commonly used to resolve lung ailments.

* [[Garlic]] (Allium sativum). A food and a medicine this have been shown to be effective against both influenza A and B as well as viral pneumonia and rhinovirus.

* [[Elderberry]] : According to a study from the University of Sydney, elderberries do have antiviral properties, and they can fight a virus once an infection has already occurred. They also enhance the immune system.

* [[Lomatium]] is currently used as an antiviral remedy to treat colds, coughs, and infections. The herb is also known for boosting the immune system and reducing inflammation. It is one of the most potent M2 inhibitors known, stronger than pharmaceuticals. Use of the M2 channel is specific to the influenza A virus, which is why the development of blockers for it was considered crucial. Lomatium root has been used as an effective anti-viral and anti-bacterial remedy, it is especially useful in the treatment of respiratory and urinary infections.

* [[Osha]] (Ligusticum porteri) Another very potent antiviral with specific use for influenza, it is also an excellent choice for severe influenza.

* Homeopathy :

**Prophylaxis : The medicine that can prove to be a prophylactic in this pneumonia is [[Chelidonium majus]]. This medicine can be taken by people working closely with SARS patients like doctors, nurses, relatives and colleagues of known patients.