Chapter 192 Recovery Powder and a Flash of Inspiration

In a short period of time, they sent a total of ten batches of 173 samples to the Academy of Military Medical Sciences for testing.

These samples were extracted by decoction.

But the result made Wang Mengde frown.

Among these ten batches of samples, Artemisia annua is among them, not to mention others.

In theory, Artemisia annua’s inhibition rate on malaria should be very high.

But the final result disappointed him greatly. Among this batch of samples, only the eighth batch had a realgar inhibition rate of over 90%, close to 100%.

However, the highly anticipated Artemisia annua has an inhibition rate of only about 12% on malaria virus.

It is far lower than the inhibition rate of many drugs submitted for testing.

It shouldn’t be!

In the past, artemisinin was an extract from Artemisia annua.

If the inhibition rate is only this low, it will not become one of the most effective drugs for treating drug-resistant malaria.

This made him confused for a moment about what went wrong.

I even suspected that there was something wrong with the data during the test.

However, the testing equipment in the Academy of Military Medical Sciences is the most sophisticated and best in the country. If there is a problem with their testing, there is no hope for other places in the country.

The Academy of Military Medical Sciences is the highest medical research institution. It was founded in Shanghai in August 1951 and moved to Beijing in 8.

It has 11 research institutes and various affiliated institutions including the 307 Hospital, Medical Library, Experimental Instrument Factory, Experimental Animal Center, and Graduate Student Team.

Wang Mengde is also planning to select some prescriptions or drug extracts and send them to the Experimental Animal Center of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences for animal experiments after the testing is completed.

He was a little confused, but he didn't show it on his face. He took the last batch of test reports and said with a smile: "Leave these data here first. Let's use ethanol as the extraction solvent to extract the 173 samples."

“Director Wang, after sending the previous batch of samples for testing, a few of us started extracting them with ethanol in the laboratory.

When I just came out, I roughly counted and found that more than 20 samples had been extracted and could be sent for inspection in batches immediately.

In a dozen days or so, all samples will be ready for extraction. During this time, we will also send them for inspection in batches.”

Qian Dayong said proudly.

Among these ten people, he is not only the oldest, but also has the most experience.

Basically, he is the one who makes all the final decisions and is the backbone of the group.

This time, he made arrangements in advance.

Wang Mengde was very happy with his approach: "Great, this way we can save a lot of time."

Looking at him with appreciation, Wang Mengde nodded with satisfaction. It turned out to be the right decision to let Qian Dayong come in and participate in the research.

As the weather got colder day by day, batches of sample data sent for testing using ethanol were returned to him.

In the end, it took about half a month to complete all the tests.

After getting all the data, Wang Mengde sat alone in the office, staring at the contents on the paper for a long time.

The inhibition rate of the drug realgar remains stable, reaching 95%.

The test data of other drugs are not much different from the test data of the first decoction.

What surprised him was that the inhibition rate detected by the ethanol extract sample of Artemisia annua was more than 40%.

This data increased several times compared to the first time, but it still did not meet his expectations.

According to his idea, the inhibition rate of Artemisia annua samples should be 100%.

Touching his forehead, Wang Mengde's mind was as fast as lightning, thinking carefully.

From time to time, an idea came to his mind, but was then immediately rejected by him.

It took him a while to come back to his senses and put the test results together.

He planned to take out several prescriptions and medicines with the highest inhibition rate on malaria virus for testing.

On the other hand, we will continue to select some samples and send them to the Academy of Military Medical Sciences for further testing.

The other ten people naturally agreed with his decision and carried out his plan efficiently.

After arranging everything, Wang Mengde breathed a sigh of relief. Thinking of Pu Lao's warning some time ago, his originally impatient mood instantly calmed down a lot.

Since there is no progress for the time being, why not slow down a bit? Maybe there will be a turning point soon.

Thinking of this, he packed up the documents on the table, then put his hands behind his back and walked towards the Guang'anmen Hospital next door.

He planned to go to the internal medicine clinic to see patients, just to change his mindset.

He randomly selected a clinic and walked in leisurely while a patient was coming out and the next patient was not yet in.

I had a brief conversation with Dr. Qiao from the same department, and then, with a happy look on my face, I sat on the chair he had vacated.

Soon, the next patient came in.

When the patient saw a young man sitting in the main seat to treat him, he was a little reluctant. Fortunately, Dr. Qiao explained a few words and made the patient realize that he had gotten a great deal.

An ordinary number actually met an expert.

As for the age issue, once Wang Mengde's name is mentioned, everything is no longer a problem.

With his appearances in newspapers and on the radio many times, various units have initiated a wave of learning from him.

I can’t say about other places, but in Beijing, almost everyone with a formal job knows him or has heard of his name and deeds.

"Doctor Wang, my calf is badly swollen. Can you help me take a look at what's going on?"

The patient smiled innocently and then spoke in a low voice.

When talking to a capable person, especially a doctor, he habitually put a flattering tone in his words.

"Hehe, please take off your cotton pants so I can see what's going on."

Wang Mengde said with a smile.

Then, after the patient took off his cotton trousers and rolled up his inner shirt, he stretched his head to take a look and then pressed it with his hand, and he knew what was going on.

After he pressed with his fingers just now, the patient's skin showed signs of depression, and it was obviously spreading from the ankles upwards. This was edema caused by lack of nutrition.

"It's not a big deal, just normal swelling. Maybe I haven't been eating well recently."

Wang Mengde said without hesitation.

He didn't have to think about this kind of minor problem at all, he could diagnose it through simple observation, smell, questioning and palpation.

"Hey, Doctor Wang, you're right. My wife gave birth to another child in the past few months. In order to supplement her nutrition, I usually eat coarse grains, but I still can't eat enough.

In the past few days, I have been responding to the country's call and have been eating food substitutes. I didn't expect that my ankles started to swell the day before yesterday, and today my calves are also swollen. I was shocked. "

The patient let out a long sigh and said with a look of relief.

He was very nervous today, fearing that he had some serious illness.

Now that I heard that there was no serious problem, I felt relieved.

"By the way, Doctor Wang, how can I treat my edema? Please prescribe some medicine for me to take home."

"Haha, you don't need to take medicine for this disease. Just go home and eat some nutritious food, and you will get better slowly."

Wang Mengde explained that the patient's condition was caused by long-term undereating, poor eating habits, and insufficient calorie intake, which led to edema.

"So this is ah."

The patient suddenly realized, and then looked embarrassed. He hesitated for a moment before thanking me and slowly got up and walked out.

Wang Mengde knew what he wanted to say, but he could do nothing about it.

For people who are malnourished, the best way is naturally to eat something good and supplement their nutrition.

However, there is a shortage of supplies all over the country now, and it is not just a shortage for one or two people. His ability is limited and he cannot save so many people.

The current shortage of supplies is beyond the imagination of most people.

Just like the so-called substitute food mentioned by the patient just now, it is the emergency instruction issued by the country some time ago.

People across the country are required to immediately launch a large-scale mass movement to collect and produce substitute foods in order to overcome the difficulties.

Based on the recommendations of the Academy of Sciences, the state has recommended several alternative foods to the people of the country.

For example, corn stalk meal, wheat straw meal, acorn flour, chlorella, etc.

The state requires all regions to mobilize the masses on a large scale, to do it themselves, mainly using traditional methods, and to cook and eat their own food.

In order to do this well, a leading group was set up, a special office was established, and each region was required to set up corresponding institutions to be responsible for the specific guidance of this movement.

When Wang Mengde returned to Tiangezhuang a few days ago, he saw that the Tiangezhuang Brigade was mobilizing everyone to grind flour with corn stalks and wheat stalks.

Then mix it with cornmeal and use it.

He had never tasted that flavor, but he could get a clue from the expressions of the villagers while they were eating.

It can make people with green eyes frown, and the taste must be very sour and refreshing.

Due to malnutrition, a large number of people suffered from diseases such as edema and hepatitis.

A large number of patients have recently flocked to various hospitals.

Wang Mengde didn’t know this before. The main reason was that the patients who made appointments with him were basically those with difficult and complicated diseases. Minor problems like edema would not make them come to his clinic.

After this patient left, twenty or so others came in one after another.

Among these twenty or so people, half of them suffered from edema due to lack of nutrition.

After getting off work at noon, I had lunch.

He sat in his office, pondering for a long time.

In the afternoon, as soon as he got to work, he couldn't wait to come to President Lu's office.

"Director, the hospital has received a large number of patients recently. They are all suffering from malnutrition and long-term insufficient calorie intake, which has led to edema and even hepatitis.

There are too many such cases, which not only waste medical resources, but also cause great harm to the health of the general public.”

Wang Mengde said with some concern.

“Yes, I have received reports from various departments recently. Indeed, there are many more patients suffering from edema caused by malnutrition.

However, there is no good way to treat this disease, and there is no need for treatment. They just need to go back and eat something good and they will get better slowly. "

Dean Lu said without any tension.

During this period, the medical staff at Guang'anmen Hospital have been under tremendous pressure due to the surge in patients, and overtime work has become the norm.

But he had no good solution for this situation.

We can only try our best to calm the medical staff and let them work overtime to serve the patients.

"Dean, this disease is actually very easy to cure. Just use wheat bran as the main ingredient, add a small amount of soy powder, and a little bit of sugar, mix them together, and take it a few times a day. It will be cured in a few days."

Wang Mengde directly stated the solution.

"Really effective?"

After hearing this, Dean Lu's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly.

If wheat bran is used as the main ingredient and this disease can be cured, it would save a lot of trouble.

Moreover, compared with other nutritional supplements, wheat bran is much easier to obtain.

As for soy powder and sugar, the amounts used are not much anyway, so as long as they can solve this problem, it is acceptable.

"Yes, Dean, this will have a very good effect."

Wang Mengde answered affirmatively.

This was the recipe he came up with in the office at noon. As for its effectiveness, he was 100% sure without even trying it out.

"Well, if this works, you will have solved a big problem for the country.

Oh, write down the dosage quickly. I will report to my superiors and try to get it made as soon as possible."

Dean Lu said anxiously.

a few days later.

The capital was the first to issue a ticket called the "Recovery Pink Ticket". Patients who were diagnosed by the hospital with edema, hepatitis and other symptoms could receive a "Recovery Pink Ticket".

Then go to the designated location, buy a portion of "recovery powder", take it several times a day with boiled water, and soon the disease will heal itself.

Other regions also successively issued such tickets.

After buying the "recovery powder", the patients not only took it themselves, but some also shared it with their families.

This greatly reduced the chances of this group of people getting sick, and soon the number of patients in hospitals decreased significantly.

After solving this problem, Wang Mengde returned to the research on treating malaria.

Until the New Year was approaching, there was still little progress.

Over the past two months, they have sent dozens of batches and more than a hundred types of samples for testing, repeating the process many times.

But the final result disappointed him.

The inspection reports of Artemisia annua samples have been repeated several times, and the feedback data is still more than 40% each time.

Because a lot of experimental materials have been wasted, some strange noises are now being heard faintly in the Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Although it won't amount to much, it's still a bit disgusting.

If he wasn't mentally strong, someone else would have changed the direction of research long ago if there were other shortcuts.

But Wang Mengde persisted.

He had a hunch that he was only this thin layer of paper away from success.

As long as he could break through this mystery, he would be able to find the best way to treat malaria.

There are still two days until the Spring Festival.

That night, the north wind was howling outside, but inside the house, the brazier stove was burning brightly, and the temperature was still quite warm.

Leaning against the head of the bed, Wang Mengde was reading carefully under the orange light a copy of "Emergency Prescriptions for Treating Colds, Fever and Various Malaria" by Ge Hong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

When he saw the passage "Take a handful of Artemisia annua, soak it in two liters of water, squeeze out the juice, and drink it all", suddenly an idea flashed in his mind.

He finally knew what the problem was.

(End of this chapter)