Amid WHO warnings and with no proof, some African nations turn to herbal tonic to try to treat Covid-19
submitted almost 6 years ago by lexacon
submitted almost 6 years ago by lexacon
- The leader of Madagascar is promoting a traditional tonic made from the artemisia plant as a treatment for Covid-19, but the World Health Organization warns that the product has not been tested to international standards and could lead to resistance to effective malaria treatments.
- While the African Union and WHO are working with Madagascar to assess the tonic, experts emphasize the importance of rigorous clinical trials and validation before promoting unproven remedies for widespread use.
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