1-formulas 治疗配方

The National Health Commission on Wednesday published its latest treatment plan for symptoms of the novel coronavirus, urging medical institutes to include traditional Chinese medicine in their formulas.

2-age-old 存在很久的，古老的

Supporters of the age-old practice believe the government's push will give the long-debated field an opportunity to prove its worth.

3-be cast into the spotlight 成为众人瞩目的焦点

4-contain 防止……的蔓延

5-syrup 糖浆

Debates over the effectiveness of TCM were cast into the spotlight after two medical institutes suggested a traditional Chinese medicine syrup, Shuanghuanglian could help "contain" the novel coronavirus.

6-frenzy 狂热，疯狂

7-state media outlet 官媒

8-fall for 信以为真，轻信

This led to a buying frenzy, and to influential state media outlets like People's Daily, as well as medical experts, advising people not to fall for such claims during public health crises.

9-betel nut 槟榔

10-debunk 曝光，揭露……的真相

11-fend off 避开，挡住（攻击）

12-stimulant 刺激物

Furthermore, after betel nut was listed among the ingredients in the treatment plan, experts debunked rumors that chewing the addictive stimulant could fend off the coronavirus.