The Covid-Organics infusion is derived from artemisia -- a plant with proven anti-malarial properties -- and other indigenous herbs.
Rajoelina hopes to distribute the infusion across West Africa and beyond, claiming it cures Covid-19 patients within 10 days.
Moeti said that in 2000, African governments had committed to taking"traditional therapies" through the same clinical trials as other medication. "Our scientists would be able to assist with this research," Mkhize tweeted, adding that South Africa would only"get involved in a scientific analysis of the herb".
"It is important as a country to first ascertain where such herbal products have been tested," she said Health Minister Lizzie Nkosi on Thursday.To date eSwatini has reported 123 cases of coronavirus, including two deaths.
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