Using Thai Herbal Medicine for Covid-19: Andrographis Paniculata and Ma Waeng Elixir

2024-01-23 13:48:41

Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Advise people to use Thai herbal medicines such as Andrographis paniculata. Gooseberry cough syrup and Ma Waeng elixir Take care while sick with COVID, reiterates research results! Andrographis paniculata helps reduce inflammation from viral infections. Can reduce the severity of illness

Recommend using Thai herbal medicine when you have Covid.

On January 23, 2024 Dr. Thewan Thanirat, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Warning Thai people not to be alarmed in case there is news about the spread of COVID-19 at this time. Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Recommend to the public People who are sick with COVID-19, take care of your own health. By turning to use Thai herbal medicine such as Andrographis paniculata Makham Pom cough syrup, Ma Waeng lozenge, which is a Thai medicine and herbal medicine. To reduce symptoms of illness As well as taking measures to prevent others from getting infected, such as using a face mask while having a cold, fever, coughing, and sneezing, you should use a medium spoon. and wash your hands frequently

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has confirmed that influenza caused by coronavirus 2019 can use Andrographis paniculata. which is a Thai herbal medicine and a common household medicine that is on the national list of essential medicines It really helps reduce symptoms of illness. There is very little harm to both the liver and kidneys. Can help reduce inflammation from the common cold caused by infection with the 2019 coronavirus.

Take the dose of Andrographis paniculata extract containing andrographolide, 60 mg per time, 3 times per day, or the extract dose not exceeding 180 mg per day. consecutively for a period of 5 days

Research shows that Andrographis paniculataReduce inflammation from viral infections

For that child Can be taken in doses containing 3-5 mg of andrographolide extract per kilogram of body weight. By consulting a traditional Thai doctor and pharmacist. or modern medicine with knowledge of herbs And you can use other herbal medicines such as Makhampom cough syrup and Mawaeng lozenge, which are herbal medicines that are commonly used in the Ministry of Public Health. To relieve symptoms of illness For Andrographis Andrographis Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine The study was conducted during the flu outbreak. from the 2019 coronavirus by reducing inflammation from viral infection with statistical significance and reduce the severity of illness

repeat! Young children – people with chronic diseases You should consult a doctor. Before using herbal medicine

Dr. Thewan added that I would like to recommend that people infected with the 2019 coronavirus take care of themselves by using Andrographis paniculata herbal medicine. Both ground powder or extract types that are sold in general pharmacies which Andrographis paniculata has that standard Will be registered by the Food and Drug Administration. And please buy only medicine that clearly states the amount of Andrographis paniculata extract on the label. and in the market There is a quantity of andrographolide extract ranging from 10 milligrams, 20 milligrams, or 60 milligrams, depending on the type. If you don’t know, you can consult a Thai traditional medicine doctor. Pharmacist with knowledge of herbal medicine or a doctor with knowledge of herbs

If you take the medicine as recommended and your symptoms do not improve. Therefore, you should see a doctor for advice. or receive further treatment and during illness It is recommended to drink warm water when you have a sore throat. You should drink at least 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day and get enough sleep. By sleeping before 9 p.m. throughout the duration of the illness

For young children and people with chronic diseases such as cancer patients, diabetes, and high blood pressure. or those who must take medicine due to other chronic illnesses or elderly people who are not strong or physically weak You should consult your doctor before using such herbal medicine.

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The Department of Thai Traditional Medicine clearly states that “Andrographis paniculata” is effective for both “COVID and influenza.”