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Andrographis extract is effective in treating related symptoms of COVID-19, observes the Thai Embassy in the UK

Andrographis extract is effective in treating related symptoms of COVID-19, observes the Thai Embassy in the UK
Pisanu Suvanajata, Thai Ambassador to the UK, said during an exclusive interview with the National Health Security Office that the embassy had assisted Thai residents living in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, including delivering Andrographis extract capsules to members of the Thai community in the UK.
Many Thai students gave feedback stating that Andrographis extract is very effective in handling symptoms related to COVID-19. Amazingly, for youths who are not people of vulnerable group, taking the capsules and having sufficient rest, they usually getting better, if not fully recovered, within three days. With this great result in treatment, the Thai embassy ordered over 100 bottles of Andrographis extract capsules from Thailand as a supply to assist members of the Thai community in the UK who are in need together with other basic necessary medicine.
Currently, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Chulabhorn Research Institute, and the Government Pharmaceutical Organization are undertaking research in the use of Andrographis extract for treating COVID-19 patients.
With this magnificent result despite no scientific evidence at present, Mr Pisanu suggests that:
"Thailand should put our seriousness in research and development of Andrographis in search of its medicinal qualities, producing scientific prove, and effectively utilize Andrographis extract for treatment of various diseases." He added that around 60,000 Thai citizens have registered with the Thai embassy in the UK. Many of them are affected by the pandemic, including Thai students and the Thais who currently have British citizenship.
Around 3,000 Thai students remain in the UK, while the other 7,000 returned to Thailand during the pandemic.

“The Thai community in the UK is very strong and cohesive. As a Thais, they have kinship and solidarity. They therefore always render mutual assistances in time of crisis," he said.
Andrographis extract is effective in treating related symptoms of COVID-19, observes the Thai Embassy in the UK
Pisanu Suvanajata, Thai Ambassador to the UK, said during an exclusive interview with the National Health Security Office that the embassy had assisted Thai residents living in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, including delivering Andrographis extract capsules to members of the Thai community in the UK.
Many Thai students gave feedback stating that Andrographis extract is very effective in handling symptoms related to COVID-19. Amazingly, for youths who are not people of vulnerable group, taking the capsules and having sufficient rest, they usually getting better, if not fully recovered, within three days. With this great result in treatment, the Thai embassy ordered over 100 bottles of Andrographis extract capsules from Thailand as a supply to assist members of the Thai community in the UK who are in need together with other basic necessary medicine.
Currently, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Chulabhorn Research Institute, and the Government Pharmaceutical Organization are undertaking research in the use of Andrographis extract for treating COVID-19 patients.
With this magnificent result despite no scientific evidence at present, Mr Pisanu suggests that:
"Thailand should put our seriousness in research and development of Andrographis in search of its medicinal qualities, producing scientific prove, and effectively utilize Andrographis extract for treatment of various diseases." He added that around 60,000 Thai citizens have registered with the Thai embassy in the UK. Many of them are affected by the pandemic, including Thai students and the Thais who currently have British citizenship.
Around 3,000 Thai students remain in the UK, while the other 7,000 returned to Thailand during the pandemic.
“The Thai community in the UK is very strong and cohesive. As a Thais, they have kinship and solidarity. They therefore always render mutual assistances in time of crisis," he said.