Madagascar okays herbal tea to ‘heals COVID-19 in seven days’
President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar has approved an herbal tea he called Covid-Organics which he believes is a powerful remedy against the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
According to reports Rajoelina said: “This Covid-Organics herbal tea gives results in seven days, at the official launch on Tuesday.
“We can change the history of the entire world two people have now been cured by this treatment.” he said
Madagascar soldiers are now moving door-to-door in the capital Antananarivo, giving the local herbal tea Covid-Organics to citizens.
A military doctor Colonel Willy Ratovondrainy speaking on state television said Covid-Organics herbal tea will strengthen immunity.
“We are eager to try this infusion since we saw president Rajoelina drink it on television,” the 58-year-old said.
One infusion of Covid-Organics goes into four litres of water.
Two cups per day for adults, one cup for children, nothing for pregnant women the instruction reads
“We highly recommend taking this plant-based infusion,” said presidential cabinet head Lova Ranoramoro.
Covid-Organics is set to be distributed across the island, with a particular focus on the worst-affected cities of Antananarivo, Fianarantsoa and Toamasina.
Ignoring social distancing cues, a crowd gathered around a kiosk, lining up for the so-called “miracle drink”, being decanted into recycled water and soda plastic bottles.
“Here a ready-to-drink liquid version is available for everyone,” said municipal representative Rufin Rafanomezantsoa.
“As long as the WHO (World Health Organization) cannot provide any medicine to cure this disease, I trust President Andry Rajoelina’s proposed remedy,” said Jean Paul Rakotozafy, 72, as he queued up.
The WHO has cautioned against untested home therapies.
“While some western, traditional or home remedies may provide comfort and alleviate symptoms of COVID-19, there is no evidence that current medicine can prevent or cure the disease,” it said in an emailed statement to AFP.
