Since the end of December 2019

there have been cases of coronavirus disease 2019（COVID-19） across the country. As a designated hospital for COVID-19

Yangjiang People′s Hospital had admitted 13 cases of all confirmed cases in Yangjiang City upto February 8

2020

of which 8 patients developed diarrhea symptoms during the treatment process. In the middle and late stages of the disease

patients′ vital qi getting deficiency

the pathogen of dampness toxin traps the spleen（earth）

damages the spleen yang leading to the abnormal transportation of the spleen and stomach. Modified Shenling Baizhu Powder（参苓白术散）

the classic prescription for strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness

combined with traditional Chinese medicine acupoint application for warming the middle

dispelling cold

relieving diarrhea

as well as clearing heat

removing dampness and detoxification were applied to intervene the 8 patients

good effects were achieved.