Andrographis paniculata
Can Andrographis paniculata be taken to prevent COVID-19?
There is still insufficient evidence to confirm that Andrographis paniculata can be taken to prevent COVID-19.
– It has been found to have an effect on enhancing the overall immune system, but not specifically against the COVID-19 virus. In vitro studies have found that it has no effect on preventing the COVID-19 virus from entering cells.
Therefore, it is not recommended to take it to prevent COVID-19.
If a doctor has diagnosed that I have been infected with COVID-19, can I take Andrographis paniculata?
– It can be taken in the dosage prescribed by a doctor and under the care of a doctor. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, together with 9 hospitals, has used Andrographis paniculata to treat more than 300 COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. Their symptoms have improved and no serious side effects have been found. The public should not use it on their own because there are contraindications and precautions, which must be studied and used correctly according to the appropriate amount and duration.
How can people use Andrographis paniculata?
– Can be used immediately when symptoms of a common cold occur, such as fever, cough, sore throat. If symptoms do not improve after 3 consecutive days of use, see a doctor.
Contraindications and precautions for using Andrographis paniculata
Contraindications
– People who are allergic to Andrographis paniculata, such as rashes, hives, facial swelling, should stop taking the drug immediately.
– Pregnant women, breastfeeding women
Precautions
– This drug should not be used together with anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, such as warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and blood pressure medications.
– Patients with liver disease, kidney disease
Andrographis paniculata
Can Andrographis paniculata be taken to prevent COVID-19?
There is still insufficient evidence to confirm that Andrographis paniculata can be taken to prevent COVID-19.
– It has been found to have an effect on enhancing the overall immune system, but not specifically against the COVID-19 virus. In vitro studies have found that it has no effect on preventing the COVID-19 virus from entering cells.
Therefore, it is not recommended to take it to prevent COVID-19.
If a doctor has diagnosed that I have been infected with COVID-19, can I take Andrographis paniculata?
– It can be taken in the dosage prescribed by a doctor and under the care of a doctor. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, together with 9 hospitals, has used Andrographis paniculata to treat more than 300 COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. Their symptoms have improved and no serious side effects have been found. The public should not use it on their own because there are contraindications and precautions, which must be studied and used correctly according to the appropriate amount and duration.
How can people use Andrographis paniculata?
– Can be used immediately when symptoms of a common cold occur, such as fever, cough, sore throat. If symptoms do not improve after 3 consecutive days of use, see a doctor.
Contraindications and precautions for using Andrographis paniculata
Contraindications
– People who are allergic to Andrographis paniculata, such as rashes, hives, facial swelling, should stop taking the drug immediately.
– Pregnant women, breastfeeding women
Precautions
– This drug should not be used together with anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, such as warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, and blood pressure medications.
– Patients with liver disease, kidney disease