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Coronavirus outbreak: India plans ayurvedic trials on patients soon

On the preventive front, many states, including Haryana, Goa and Kerala, have started using ayurvedic medicines for asymptomatic patients and even frontline workers.

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States like Haryana, Goa, and Kerala have started using ayurvedic medicines for asymptomatic patients and even frontline workers

Sohini Das Mumbai
India may soon start trials of treatment protocols on coronavirus (Covid-19) patients using ayurvedic medicines.
 
On the preventive front, many states, including Haryana, Goa and Kerala, have started using ayurvedic medicines for asymptomatic patients and even frontline workers.
 
“The ayush ministry had invited suggestions from ayurvedic and homeopathy practitioners across India. They got around 2,000 proposals. Now, the task force (formed for scientific validation of ayurveda and traditional medicine formulas through research institutions) that has been going through these proposals has shortlisted a protocol. It is expected to be notified soon,” said an industry source, who has been attending meetings

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