Ayurvedic Drug For COVID-19: Dalmia Healthcare starts clinical trials of polyherbal combo Astha-15
As per the study, the drug acts as a bronchodilator, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, lung detoxifier and did not show any side-effects, it added
New Delhi: Dalmia Healthcare on Thursday said it has started clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of its polyherbal combination 'Astha-15' for treatment of COVID-19.
All regulatory guidelines will be followed to conduct the multi-centric, Phase III clinical trials, the Dalmia Group firm said in a statement.
"We are conducting human trials of our highly efficient ayurvedic composition which can potentially help in curing COVID-19 patients," Dalmia Group of Companies Chairman Sanjay Dalmia said.
The polyherbal combination by the company has previously undergone a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled study on patients in a speciality government hospital in Chennai, the statement said.
As per the study, the drug acts as a bronchodilator, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, lung detoxifier and did not show any side-effects, it added.
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