traditional Chinese medicine sachet

A traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) sachet is a preventive herbal intervention consisting of a pouch filled with aromatic medicinal plants. Developed and studied by institutions such as the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, these sachets are intended to be worn or placed in close proximity to the user. The mechanism of action relies on the continuous release of volatile aromatic oils, which are thought to possess antimicrobial properties or modulate the body's resistance to pathogenic qi according to TCM theory. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these sachets were evaluated in clinical trials (e.g., ChiCTR2000031955) as a non-invasive preventive measure for high-risk populations, often in combination with other TCM modalities like oral sprays.

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TCM sachetChinese herbal sachettraditional Chinese medicine herbal sachet