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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) contains potential benefits for individuals infected with Covid-19, said the World Health Organization (WHO), recommending its use to help manage the pandemic. The Ministry of Health (MOH) released an advisory in November 2021, noting that Lianhua Qingwen, a TCM product, should only be consumed for cold and flu symptom relief. “HSA (Health Sciences Authority) approved them based on the documented uses of the ingredients present in the products. They are not approved by HSA to treat or alleviate symptoms of COVID-19,” said MOH. - Advertisement 1- However, a more recent report by WHO indicates that TCMs...
