February 2020: Thai health experts say there is no evidence the 'green chiretta' herb can prevent the novel coronavirus
“Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr hospital advises everyone to take care of the immune system with Andrographis Paniculata, a herb that is outstanding in its three properties which are: 1. Immune stimulation 2. Anti-inflammatory 3. Antiviral, especially the virus that causes respiratory infections.
“It acts like a soldier in the human’s body that protects the enemy from the infection and to help to reduce the severity of the virus infection.”
“We think this is not correct. Information from WHO does not mention the use of Herba Andrographidis for this purpose," Brown said.
December 2020: Thailand Clears Use of Herbal Medicine for Covid-19 Treatment
W's note: Fah Talai Jone = andrographis paniculata aka andrographis aka andrographidis aka green chiretta
- "The extract from the plant, known as Fah Talai Jone in Thai, can curb virus and reduce severity of inflammation, ministry says citing studies
- Human trials showed patient conditions improved within three days of the treatment without side effects if the medicine is administered within 72 hours of testing positive"
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Among medicinal herbalists in the United States, this herb is known as andrographis paniculata and more commonly known as andrographis. From what I experienced and read about the herb, it is an asset in a home medical toolbox. We have at least four bottles of it and found it very helpful in treating Lyme disease in two of our family members. I use the NOW brand. I am the kind of herbalist that pulls the capsules apart and smells, tastes, and looks for fillers. While I have thrown out a lot of herbs from shoddy companies, I have never done so with NOW brands.
