Dr. Cecilia Maramba Lazarte, project leader of the Lagundi clinical trial of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), said “following the prescribed dosages is vital to ensure that the treatment using lagundi will render positive results.”
Based on the study conducted by the University of the Philippines-Manila in partnership with the DOST’s Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, mild COVID-19 patients can take specific dosages of the Lagundi tablet or syrup thrice a day for 10 days to improve their symptoms.For pediatric patients, the dosage requirements depend on their age range. Children 2 to 4 years old can take 2.5 to 5mL of the 300 mg syrup, while kids 4 to 6 are recommended to have 5 mL.
Lazarte said “Our team conducted this study because we want to help our patients in battling COVID-19.” The group behind the clinical trial also reminded patients that during treatment, they should continue consulting with health professionals, isolating and monitoring vital signs.“If lagundi is really effective in eradicating the symptoms, hopefully our fellow Filipinos who are affected by COVID would consider taking it too because it’s also affordable,” Mangmang said.
The herbal medicine has been traditionally used to treat wounds, headaches, skin diseases and common colds.
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