[Study on Chinese herb incense to disinfect wards' air]

Zhonghua Hu Li Za Zhi. 1995 Jun 5;30(6):323-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out a proper way to do the air sterilization in the wards. In this study, Chinese herb-burn-incense was used to different wards. Its effect was compared with routine air sterilization methods such as ultraviolet radiator, formaldehyde, and lactiacid method. The bacterial culture of the air was done. The result indicated that Chinese herb-burn-incense not only had the same effect as routine methods in air sterilization but also had no irritation to the patients.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Controlled Clinical Trial
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • China
  • Disinfectants*
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal*
  • Humans
  • Patients' Rooms*
  • Sterilization
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Disinfectants
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal