40 herbal medicines undergoing review as possible Coronavirus cure – NAFDAC DG

Posted by E.L.E.X on August 27 2020 under News









The  National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has disclosed that 40 herbal drugs are currently undergoing a review as possible Coronavirus cure. 

 

Adeyeye who disclosed that the herbal drugs are undergoing review to ensure their safety for use, averred that if the herbal drugs are not properly reviewed it could kill fast.

 

She noted that there is still no cure for Coronavirus and also warned against claims affirming such. 

 

The NAFDAC DG said; 

 

“In March 2019, we inaugurated the Nigerian Herbal Medicine Product Committee (HMPC) to bridge the gap often created between traditional medicine practitioners and researchers.

“COVID-19 pandemic created an opportunity and we have been encouraging traditional medicine practitioners to submit their herbal formulations for evaluation.

“We also developed guidelines on how to register herbal medicine online and the labelling of the product.

“Prof. Maurice Iwu’s application for approval of a herbal medicine for management of COVID-19, is also part of the 40 applications we are reviewing for safety.

“We use animal for safety test to ensure the formulation will not kill anybody. 

“Until a clinical trial is done in a scientific manner, no herbal medicine manufacturer can claim cure or effectiveness to treat COVID-19 associated symptoms.

“I believe that Nigeria’s herbal medicines may be able to cure COVID-19.

“They have a lot of potential and it is time to translate research of herbs into products of proven safety and efficacy, for the benefit of our people."

 

 




YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Related Posts Pictures

Prince William has publicly hit back against his brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markles claim of racism in the royal family(SEE DETAILS)

Related Posts Pictures

“Lagos Residents Can Now Get COVID-19 Test For N50,400” – Prof Akin Abayomi

Related Posts Pictures

Man captures moment LASTMA officials were counting the money allegedly extorted from him and others in Lagos (video)

Related Posts Pictures

Coronavirus: Catholic Church Has Donated 425 Hospitals As Isolation Centers – Boss Mustapha

Related Posts Pictures

Smart Card Reader Rejects Governor Dickson’s Thumb Print And This Happen

Comments


Add Comment

All fields are required!








Contact Us Picture

Are you interested in Advert placement | Promoting your Music or Video | Other Enquiries? We are always available to get that done for you without breaking a sweat. Send us a mail @ elextechnologies4@gmail.com | Call us @ 08132021949 | Message us via whatsapp @ 08132021949