Is Krachai (fingerroot) really effective in treating COVID-19?
According to traditional Thai medicine, Krachai has a pungent, bitter taste. The parts used are the rhizomes and roots, which are used in medicinal preparations. Medicinal properties found in ancient texts include treating oral diseases, leukorrhea, and wind-related ailments.
Methods of use: The rhizome, when roasted and ground, is consumed with lime water to treat dysentery. Alternatively, it can be roasted and eaten with lime water to treat dysentery, abdominal pain, and bloody stools. Another method involves using the rhizomes and roots in cooking to relieve abdominal pain, bloating, and as a tonic.