BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, May possibly 10 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): The Brunei Ministry of Wellness (MoH) has issued an advisory from employing Lianhua Qingwen and Lianhua Qingwen Jiaonang products for cure or prevention of Covid-19, adding that promises for the herbal treatment to handle the virus are unsubstantiated.
It said Lianhua Qingwen or Lianhua Qingwen Jiaonang products and solutions have ephedra, an organic plant with constituent of active alkaloids these kinds of as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.
The ministry claimed the continuous use of ephedrine with out supervision could trigger facet effects this kind of as nervousness, headache, insomnia, nausea, higher blood strain, irregular heartbeat and heart assault.
The MoH stated in watch of its basic safety worry and adverse effects, the community is suggested from its use and/or constant use without the need of trying to find prior suggestions from a registered health-related practitioner.
The ministry explained even though a drugs regulatory authority from a neighbouring region has shown some Lianhua Qingwen products and solutions as Chinese traditional drugs with accredited use for the reduction of cold and flu signs or symptoms, the merchandise are not indicated for the prevention or remedy of Covid-19.
The MoH mentioned it calls for any solution claimed to be in a position to address Covid-19 to deliver ample scientific proof from scientific trials to show its security and efficacy.
Complete documents ought to also be submitted to the ministry for analysis before it can be authorised and imported into the region, claimed MoH, introducing that the ministry has not issued any acceptance for organic merchandise together with Lianhua Qingwen for use in the avoidance and remedy of Covid-19.
The ministry advised the public to be vigilant and not to fall prey to herbal or dietary supplement products with unfounded promises.
The ministry also warns suppliers and suppliers (including on the net retailers on social media) that it is an offence to boost any products with phony or deceptive statements of stopping or dealing with diseases.
The penalty on conviction is a high-quality not exceeding BND5,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or both equally. – Borneo Bulletin/ANN