A haematology oncologist at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Edamisan Temiye, presented an interim report on ongoing clinical trials of IHP Detox Tea as possible phytomedicine for COVID-19 at the Hospital.
The Experts disclosed collaboration between herbal and orthodox medicine practitioners could lead to the effective production of medicines to cure COVID-19.
According to scientists at the 12th edition of Herb Fest 2021, which was held virtually, warned that the country should not neglect the role of herbal medicine in the treatment of various diseases.
Temiye said it was discovered during the trial, that those on Detox Tea got cured of the viruses/diseases faster than those on conventional trials. He stated that pregnant women were not included in the trial, therefore pregnant women cannot take the tea. He said coronaviruses are zoonotic diseases that are associated with the common cold pneumonia and severe acute respiratory syndrome which can also affect the gut.
The medical experts have said collaboration between herbal and orthodox medicine practitioners could lead to the effective production of medicines to suppress COVID-19.
High-profile scientists at the 12th edition of Herb Fest 2021, which was held virtually, opined that the country should not neglect the role of herbal medicine in the treatment of various diseases.
Temiye assured the audience that indeed coronaviruses are responsible for between 15 and 30 percent of common colds. He gave reasons for this study as efforts at developing a vaccine to curtail the spread of the virus.
The haematology oncologist said IHP Detox Tea contains Andrographis, Garcinia kola seed extract and Psidium guava leaf extract. He said one of the numerous purposes of the study was to determine the efficacy and safety of the product when used as an adjuvant. He added that the tea appears to have no deleterious effect on the renal and hepatic functions of those who took the tea in his study. Temiye, however, said larger samples are needed to make statistically meaningful conclusions.
Prof. Omayma A. Eldahshan from the University of Ainshams, Cairo, Egypt, in her presentation said natural products are considered safe and available repository for potential drug target modulators.
Eldahshan said some natural products, present in green and black teas are supporting supplements or nucleus for further drug design and development campaigns.
The two-day natural herbal product expo also had Dr. Elumba Prosper from Cameroon who has a degree in Nursing Science. Prosper said traditional medicine once considered quackery is making a resurgence. Also, he said, not forgetting the history and content of herbalism with the existence of man were many ancient civilizations used herbal medicine to prevent and treat cold and influenza infections.
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