Lianhua-Qingwen Capsule (LQC)?is a commonly used?Chinese medical preparation?that has played a significant role in the fight against severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in China. Here are some key points about LQC:

Composition and Purpose:

LQC is developed from two classical traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulae:?Maxing-Shigan-Tang?and?Yinqiao-San.
These formulae have a long history of clinical application in treating influenza.
LQC is especially effective against viral infections.

Effectiveness:

According to research, LQC can:

Weakly inhibit the virus.
Repair cell injuries and inflammation?caused by the virus.
Improve symptoms quickly, with a?recovery rate of up to 91.5%.
Reduce the conversion to severe cases (down to 2.1%).
Shorten fever and coughing time.