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Good that Ramdev has given Covid-19 medicine, but rules matter: Minister

The Ministry had also issued a notification in April stating the requirements and the manner in which the research studies on Covid-19 with AYUSH interventions/medicines should be undertaken

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Patanjali Ayurved on Tuesday launched 'Coronil and Swasari' claiming it to be Ayurvedic cure for treating Covid-19 and said clinical trials have shown favourable results

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2 min read Last Updated : Jun 24 2020 | 1:08 PM IST

MoS for the Union Ayush Ministry Shripad Naik on Wednesday said that his Ministry will clear its stance on pharmaceutical giant Patanjali's newly-launched ayurvedic drugs 'Coronil and Swasari' for the novel coronavirus after reviewing the report sent by it.

However, the Minister said that it is good that Baba Ramdev has given a new medicine to the country.

"It is a good thing that Baba Ramdev has given a new medicine to the country but as per rule, it has to come to AYUSH Ministry first. They even said that they have sent a report. We will look into it and permission

Topics : Coronavirus Coronavirus Vaccine Ayush Ministry Patanjali Ayurved Patanjali Ayurved Ramdev

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