The Federal Government has introduced seven herbal medicines developed by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency to help treat and manage illnesses including prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, hepatitis B, peptic ulcer, hypertension and high cholesterol.
The products were unveiled during an official visit by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, to the agenc1y’s office in Lagos.
The Director-General of the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency, Prof. Martins Emeje, said herbal medicines have continued to gain acceptance because they are now produced in standard forms with proper dosage.
The agency provided details of the newly launched products.
Namdavir was developed for the treatment of hepatitis B, while Namdacid is intended for the management of peptic ulcer disease. Another product, Turmegol, is designed for the prevention and management of colorectal, ovarian and prostate cancers.
The agency also introduced Namdorol for managing high cholesterol and hypertension, Namgor as a natural aphrodisiac, and Zobo Tea for people living with hypertension.
Also speaking at the event, the Consul General of India in Lagos, Shri Kannan, said Nigeria and India have many opportunities to work together in traditional medicine.
He said both countries can partner in medicinal plant research, quality control, scientific studies, biodiversity conservation, training, academic exchange and innovation in natural healthcare products.
Kannan noted that Nigeria and India have long histories of using natural medicine and can benefit from sharing knowledge and research to improve healthcare and develop new treatments.
This is a good development, where can one get to buy the approved medication especially for the hepatitis. Or rather provide contact number.
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May God preserve you and keep you in good health. Please don’t listen to this nonsense on Hep-B. There is no treatment yet, but management.
There is treatment for hepatitis B
they should put content