So, now that they're pulling Ivermectin, anyone try Andrographis?

In late December 2020, the government of Thailand approved a pilot study of the use of the southern Asian herb andrographis (Andrographis paniculata, Acanthaceae) to treat early symptoms and reduce the severity of COVID-19. Initially, the treatment will be available at five state-owned hospitals in Thailand on a voluntary basis for people 18-60 years old with minor symptoms. It reportedly will be given to patients within 72 hours of symptom onset. This approval comes amid an increase of COVID-19 infections in the country.1 As of January 28, 2021, Thailand had 16,221 cases of COVID-19 in a total population of about 70 million.2

Called fah talai jone in Thai and “the king of bitters,” among other names, andrographis is a small annual plant. In India’s traditional medical system of Ayurveda, the plant’s dried leaves and shoots are used for bronchitis, cough, diarrhea, dyspepsia (indigestion), fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, the plant has been used to treat colitis (inflammatory disease of the colon), cough, dysentery, fever, influenza, and sore throat. Modern studies have focused on andrographis’ potential benefits for respiratory and digestive conditions.3

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