Ayurvedic medicine NOQ-19 has been found useful in quick recovery of mild to moderate symptoms of corona. It is an antiviral drug. The Ministry of AYUSH has approved this drug as an auxiliary drug for the treatment of corona. The Managing Director of the pharmaceutical company Sri Sri Tattva, Arvind Prabhuti, told during the press conference on Wednesday that NAOQ-19 is a polyherbal formulation. It is a blend of 13 powerful herbs and their extracts that strengthen the immune system. It has also been found to be effective in conditions like cold, cough, respiratory disorders, inflammation and fever.
Dr. Pankaj Bhardwaj, Dean of Research at AIIMS Jodhpur, who was involved in the trial of the drug, said that patients with mild and moderate symptoms of corona can take two tablets of the drug thrice a day. A vial of 60 tablet (500 mg) is available in the market for Rs.250.