Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for post-COVID-19 syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine for post-COVID-19 syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Post-COVID-19 syndrome, characterized by persistent symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea, cough, insomnia, and exercise intolerance, poses a significant challenge to global healthcare systems. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to manage post-viral syndromes, but high-...

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Main Authors:	Yiting Wang, Xiao Li, Huaizheng Hui, Dianxing Yang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Series:	Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:	Post-COVID-19 syndrome Long COVID Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectiveness Safety
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-025-06830-7
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