A visualization analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine for influenza prevention and treatment: advances, hotspots, and future trends - Scorecard - MDSpire

A visualization analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine for influenza prevention and treatment: advances, hotspots, and future trends

  • By

  • Chang Sun

  • Qi Chen

  • Yang Wang

  • Shuojing Yuan

  • Ying Su

  • Le Zhang

  • June 23, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: A Bibliometric Study on Traditional Chinese Medicine in Influenza Management: Current Insights, Key Areas, and Future Directions

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionInfluenza
Key MechanismsTraditional Chinese Medicine's multi-faceted intervention and treatment based on syndrome differentiation.
Target PopulationIndividuals at risk of influenza infection and its complications.
Care SettingResearch and clinical application of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Key Highlights

  • Significant global public health challenge with nearly one billion infections annually.
  • China leads in publication count and citation frequency in TCM research for influenza.
  • Research focuses on herbal medicine and antiviral activity.
  • Transition from clinical practice to mechanistic exploration in TCM.
  • Emerging methodologies include network pharmacology.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Influenza is diagnosed based on clinical presentation and epidemiological factors.

Management

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine shows potential in symptom relief and recovery facilitation.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor for progression to severe illness and secondary bacterial pneumonia.

Risks

  • Influenza can lead to significant lung damage and multiple organ dysfunction.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients with influenza or at risk of respiratory infections.

TCM offers a comprehensive approach to prevention and management of influenza.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Emphasize the integration of mechanistic understanding with clinical application.
  • Utilize a multi-target therapeutic approach in managing influenza.

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    A visualization analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine for influenza prevention and treatment: advances, hotspots, and future trends

    • by Chang Sun, Qi Chen, Yang Wang, Shuojing Yuan, Ying Su, Le Zhang

    • June 23, 2026

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