HYDERABAD:
Homeopathic medicine Arsenicum album has been distributed as a prophylactic (a preventive measure) and immunity booster in Covid-19 hotspots in Hyderabad and Machilipatnam as part of a clinical trial, which was launched in 11 states. Arsenicum is being given to high-risk contacts of Covid-19 patients in containment zones.
Dr Ch Ravinder, principal investigator, Regional Research Institute for (Homoeopathy), GGH Medical College Campus, Eluru, said, “In Machilipatam, we have given Arsenicum album to 1,000 persons as part of the study.
After 21 days, all observations will be submitted. Apart from the study area, we have adopted ten villages and administered the medicine.”
“If found effective, it could prove to be a vital contribution in public health care for a disease with high mortality. Further, the cost-effectiveness of homoeopathy will enable developing countries in controlling such deadly disease effectively,” Central Council of Homeopathy researchers said.
Dr P Hima Bindu, principal investigator from Hyderabad, said, “We are giving Arsenicum album as an immunity booster in Covid-19 hotspots in Hyderabad. There are no side-effects. The ministry of Ayush has already clarified about its use in Covid-19 care. Though the drug got caught in controversies, it has a proven track record.”