Clearing up confusion about fah talai jone

Clearing up confusion about fah talai jone

There has been a surge in demand for the traditional Thai herb fah talai jone (Andrographis paniculata) since the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic with the herb selling out in several provinces.

This herb has been in the spotlight after a recent study by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine showed that it can cure Covid-19 patients who have mild symptoms and are asymptomatic.

Also known as green chireta, the traditional cold medicine has long been used to cure the flu, sore throat and inflammation in Thailand and Asian countries. Currently, the department has…