Following an investigation, the court found that the dosage used for certain traditional Chinese medicines was excessive. Specifically, Banxia, a toxic herb, was administered at a dose of 40g, which exceeds the range stipulated in the Materia Medica.
The court determined that the TCM clinic was at fault for having an unclear diagnostic basis, violating its duty of care, and possessing insufficient justification for the prescribed medication. This negligence was found to have a causal link to the patient's subsequent damages.
Ultimately, the court ordered the company that owned the clinic to compensate the patient for medical expenses, lost wages, and transportation costs, totaling over 5 million yuan, within ten days of the verdict.
This verdict was final.
Banxia is the dried tuber of the Pinellia plant, a member of the Aconite family. It is pungent and warm in nature, toxic, and affects the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung meridians.
