There is no such thing as the first choice of Chinese medicine for treating viral pneumonia. Viral pneumonia is a lung disease caused by viral infection, which belongs to the category of cough and cold in traditional Chinese medicine, and the treatment of viral pneumonia needs to be based on diagnosis and treatment. The treatment of viral pneumonia is based on a diagnosis and treatment approach. Therefore, Chinese medicines with the effect of clearing heat and removing toxins (removing heat and toxins from the body) can be used for the treatment of viral pneumonia. Meanwhile, if viral pneumonia is accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath, Chinese herbs can be used to relieve cough and resolve phlegm. Chinese herbs such as Yin Qiao, Fishwort, and Banlangen have the effect of clearing heat and removing toxins, and Chinese herbs such as Chen Pi, Chuan Bei Mu, and Almonds have the effect of relieving cough and resolving phlegm. The adverse effects and contraindications of the above Chinese medicines are not clear. The specific choice should be prescribed by a professional physician according to the condition. However, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital in time to identify the cause of the disease and standardize the treatment. Follow the doctor’s instructions, according to their own situation to improve the correct prescription, and then take.