Department of Science reveals herbal formula to reduce fever ‘Five Roots-Big Fragile Medicine’ can stop the coronavirus in vitro Prepare to study immune system stimulation and safety before use.
Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences, revealed that from the case of the current demand for herbs such as five-root medicines and large prescription drugs To help treat or relieve symptoms of COVID-19 infection continuously. Department of Medical Sciences by the Herbal Research Institute and the Institute of Public Health Sciences The antiviral activity against Delta strains of COVID-19 of five-root formulations was studied. and large prescription drugs which is courtesy of the Thai Medical Association The extracts of both formulations at a dose that were not toxic in cell cultures were incubated with the virus in vitro. and the virus was tested in cell cultures.
The preliminary test results found that A five-root medicinal formula extracted with water. It had a 96.23% inhibitory effect on the Delta strain of COVID-19 at a concentration of 10 milligrams per milliliter (mg/ml).
As for the large fragile formulations extracted with water. The inhibitory effect on the covid-19 strain of Delta was 76.56% at a concentration of 10 mg/ml. The large brittle formulation extracted with an alcohol solvent at a concentration of 50% had an inhibitory value. COVID-19, Delta strain 88.70% at a concentration of 2.5 mg/ml.
Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences added that Five Roots Recipe large drug formula It is classified as an antipyretic drug announced by the Ministry of Public Health in the list of herbal medicines that are used according to traditional knowledge in the National Essential Medicines List. At present, people can buy both medicines and take them by themselves according to their symptoms. and should be taken according to the indications and dosages specified in the National Essential Medicines List
As for the use for the treatment of COVID-19, it is best to wait for the results of the research to be sure. for safety Currently, the Department of Medical Sciences will accelerate research and development of both herbal formulas, both in the study of stimulating the immune system before viral infection. effect and mechanism of action in the fight against viral infections as well as to study the safety of traditional medicines To be information to support the use of herbal medicines for use as medicines for the treatment of COVID-19 in the future
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