CJJD [CHINA JO-JO DRUGSTORES] CORRESP: Richardson & Patel LLP 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite
[Richardson & Patel LLP 10900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 500 Los Angeles, California 90024 Tel: (310) 208-1182 Fax: (310) 208-1154 March 22, 2010 FILED AS EDGAR CORRESPONDENCE Division of Corporation Finance 100 F. Street, N.E. Attn: Nandini Acharya, Division of Corporation Finance Re: China Jo-Jo Drugstores, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1/A Filed January 27, 2010 File No. 333-163879 Dear Ms.]