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Modi govt wants states to start producing herbal remedy for Covid-19 immunity, sends recipe

The Ayush Ministry missive comes after PM Modi, on 14 April, recommended the use of alternative medicine to strengthen immunity against Covid-19.

After Modi’s appeal, AYUSH ministry gets over 2,000 proposals to tackle Covid-19 pandemic

AYUSH ministry has so far received around 1,300 proposals under Ayurveda, followed by 700 under homeopathy and 100 each for Unani and Siddha.

Ramdev’s Patanjali submits a herbs+hydroxychloroquine plan to treat Covid-19

Patanjali Ayurveda has also submitted a research paper to a medical journal claiming ashwagandha herb stops entry of coronavirus into human body.

Alternate medicine manufacturers claiming Covid-19 cure could face year in jail

The AYUSH ministry has told drug regulators to penalise manufacturers claiming to have a cure for Covid-19 as govt cracks down on fake news on the virus.

Heard Charles took Ayurveda treatment: Minister seeks evidence-based AYUSH drugs for Covid-19

AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik also tells ThePrint that action will be taken against those spreading unsupported claims of alternative medicines to fight coronavirus.

Modi govt again advises homoeopathy for COVID-19, suggests sipping water boiled with tulsi

The advisory by the Ministry of AYUSH was sent to chief secretaries of all states and UTs. This time, govt also attached supporting evidence.

Forget coronavirus, homoeopathy can’t cure anything. It’s a placebo, at best

Homoeopathy may be very popular in India but global experts dismiss its efficacy. An Australian review found it ineffective, and Spain is considering a ban on it.

Homoeopathy for coronavirus: Is AYUSH commitment to alt meds healthy or promoting quackery?

AYUSH ministry issued a health advisory Wednesday for the prevention of coronavirus infections through homoeopathy and ayurveda.

Modi govt advises homoeopathy, Unani to prevent coronavirus that has no known cure yet

Novel coronavirus strain was confirmed earlier in January. In just under a month, it has killed over a hundred people and spread to 15 countries.

Chyawanprash, amla, herbal tea will be checked to verify health benefit claims

Modi govt will soon roll out regulations to check ayurvedic food products whose market is unregulated. A final notification is likely to be issued by February.

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