CONTRIBUTION OF COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE IN COVID PANDEMIC

Abstract

Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) offers a variety of preventive, therapeutic op - tions and convalescence during current COVID-19 pandemic. People are facing risks of adverse health effects due to the restrictions implemented such as quarantine measures, reduced so - cial contact, and self-isolation and benefits of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) might be useful and scientifically proven during the COVID-19 pandemic. Complementary and Integrative Medicine include specific food supplements, homeopathy, traditional chinese me - decine, ayurvedic medecine, phytomedecine, aromatherapy, therapeutic oils... With purpose to strenghten immune homeostasis there are also available natural immune-stimulating and antiviral agents.