Supasiripinyokul P. Acute hepatitis due to intake of Gymnanthemum
extensum regimen
aiming at COVID-19 prevention. Case Study Case Rep. 2020; 10(2): 13 - 16.
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 is a new important public health problem. This
viral infection starts in Republic of China and it already spreads to almost
all countries in our world. As a new disease that can result in mortality,
general population usually feels fear for getting infection. Sometimes,
alternative medicine might be selected as tool for disease prevention by
general people. In the present report, the author presents a case of patient
presenting with acute hepatitis. According to the in depth history taking, the
patient revealed history in intake of leaves of Gymnanthemum
extensum due to
the belief that the plant can help prevent COVID-19. At present, several plants
are locally claimed for the medical usefulness and used as alternative medicine
aiming at COVID-19 prevention. Without good control, there might be a possible
adverse effect from those unproven herbs claimed for COVID-19 prevention.
Keywords: Hepatitis,
COVID-19, Gymnanthemum extensum, alternative medicine
