So far there have been several plants that are considered or believed to prevent corona virus infection. However, not all of them have been scientifically researched. This is not surprising considering that Covid-19 is a new disease, so there is not much research that can be done on this disease.
What herbs can prevent COVID-19?
Both in national news and through chat application chain messages, news about herbal plants that can prevent corona, always steals attention. So far, the following are plants and herbal ingredients that are claimed to help prevent Covid-19 infection.
1. Herbal empon-empon
Turmeric, one of the ingredients for the herbal empon-empon
The name empon-empon has been on the rise since the corona began to spread in Indonesia. This traditional herbal medicine from Indonesia has long been believed to be able to cure various diseases.
Empon-empon itself is actually a collection of spices consisting of red ginger, ginger, prickly turmeric, cinnamon, and lemongrass. The mixture of spices is considered to increase endurance, so that not a few people consume it to prevent contracting Covid-19.
Even so, until now there has been no scientific research that can confirm the benefits of empon-empon to prevent corona virus infection. So that information about the correctness of its usefulness should be addressed wisely.
2. Oranges and peels
Orange peels are considered to have the potential to expel the corona virus
Researchers from the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) and the University of Indonesia (UI) recently conducted a joint study to determine the components of herbal or natural ingredients that can fight corona virus infection. As a result, oranges and their peels were considered to have the potential to carry out this task.
The ability of oranges to fight corona is obtained from the flavonoid content of the hesperidin type in it. Hesperidin is considered capable of providing protection for the body from bacteria and viruses.
Hesperidin itself is contained in orange peels. So, to try it, you can grate a little of the rinsed orange peel into the orange juice that will be drunk. In addition, you can also make infuse water by cutting the oranges without peeling the skin first.
But remember, the results of this study are still in their infancy. So, more research is needed to be able to truly ascertain the efficacy of orange peels in preventing Covid-19 infection.
3. Guava
Guava has the potential to be an ingredient to prevent Covid-19
Still from the same research team, the plant which is then considered to have the potential to be used as an anti-corona herbal medicine is guava. Because according to the researchers from UI and IPB, guava has a fairly complete component to fight corona virus infection.
These compounds include hesperidin, rhamnetin, kaempferol, quercetin, and myricetin. However, because this research has never been carried out directly on humans, it will still take longer to be able to ascertain the ability of these guavas.
4. Moringa leaves
Moringa leaves have been studied as an ingredient to prevent corona
The joint research apparently examined not only oranges and guava, but also Moringa leaves. The compounds that are considered useful for fighting the corona virus are also in the leaves which are often used as herbal remedies.
Again, it would be wise to use Moringa leaves as an antidote to the corona virus. This is because the research is still in its early stages.
The reason is, until now there has been no research that clearly explains that certain herbal medicines can cure the coronavirus, in this case specifically Covid-19. Moreover, so far, the herbal medicines studied in connection with Covid-19 are more aimed at seeing their ability to boost the immune system, not to actually cure them.
"So if you want to consume, you have to be more careful. Don't believe 100% of these claims because further research still needs to be done, "he said.
Dr. Karlina added, the most correct and scientifically proven way to prevent corona virus infection is to wash your hands using soap and running water. If there is no water, at least wash your hands with a hand sanitizer. In addition, he also recommended using masks when traveling as well as to maintain cleanliness.
Meanwhile, dr. Karlina continued, you should rest at home, not travel, and consume nutritious food and water when you feel sick. Then, contact the doctor if the condition does not improve.
“Covid-19 is a virus for which there is currently no cure. So, even administering drugs in the hospital is only to treat the symptoms, not to eliminate the virus from the body, "explained dr. Karlina.
So, if there is a claim that says that a substance or plant is definitely effective in curing or preventing corona, you should be wiser in responding to it.
According to WHO, this does not mean that people should be "cut off" from other people and forget how to communicate. You can still interact with other people using various media such as exchanging messages and making video calls.
If you do physical distancing as recommended, your chances of being exposed to the corona virus are certainly less than when you are outside the house. Immediately contact your doctor and medical personnel if you have symptoms that resemble the corona virus.
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