The Center for Scientific into Plant Medicine at Akuapem Mampong has approved and recommended two herbal medicines of Kwayisi Christian Herbal Clinic also known as Ayisaa Clinic located near Nankese in the Eastern Region, to the Food and Drugs Authority as having efficacy to help facilitate recoveries of Covid-19 patients.
The Products are “Ayisaa Opinto Herbal Tea” and “Ayisaa Sinutat“
According to the Center, Ayisaa Opinto Herbal Tea registered by the FDA is recommended for use as immune support and supportive therapy for relief of some symptoms of Covid-19 based on the biological activities of the medicinal plants and used in the formulation. Also, the traditional uses of the plant constituents used for formulation.
The Center’s report on Ayisaa Sinutat herbal product stated that the product has passed acute toxicity and microbial load analyses.
According to the Center, Ayisaa Sinutat can be used to manage various ailments such as malaria, inflamation, skin diseases and Upper respiratory tract infections. Its pharmacological Properties include immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, Anti-hyperglycemic, anti-ulcer, Anti-malaria, anti-fungi, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-oxidant, anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties.
Also, the product could treat fever, cold, sore throat, chest pain, wheezing, and sneezing. It stated further that it has properties to additional alleviate muscle pain, boost the immune and circulatory systems. While other pharmacologically validated medicinal uses are anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-nociceptive, anti-thrombotic, improve cognitive function, diuretic and hepato-protective effects.
The products are among the array of herbal products recommended to the FDA to have the chemical properties to help treat various underlining symptoms of coronavirus disease.
The Chief Executive Officer of Kwayisi Christian Herbal Clinic, Dr. Emmanuel Ampem Darko, in an earlier interview disclosed that the Ghana Federation Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (GHAFTRAM) took the two products for scientific evaluation.
“The federation selected 25 herbal medicines across the country. Two of my products were picked thereby making my products get two-slot hence the only company to get many slots. This is because my products are unique and they stand out in curing diseases.” He revealed.
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