Prescriptions almost double since late February as cases started spreading across the country. FMTNews WHO China US Health
The World Health Organization formally recognised traditional medical therapies last year.
Kamwo Meridian Herbs, a shop in the heart of New York’s Chinatown and a long-time supplier to practitioners like Shiu, has experienced a similar jump in demand for traditional Chinese remedies for respiratory and other ailments. At Kamwo, prescription orders for herb formulas used to treat flu-like symptoms and boost the immune system almost doubled since late February as confirmed cases of coronavirus started spreading across the United States.
Since the outbreak began, members of the close-knit traditional Chinese medicine community have been sharing formulas for prevention and treatment, helping boost demand for certain ingredients and driving up prices, Shiu said. A 40-pound supply of medicinal herbs that would normally last two to three weeks now sells out in just a few days, he said.
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