Jambi (ANTARA) - Governor of Jambi, Fachrori Umar instructed the Jambi Provincial Forestry Service to examine the efficacy of Sungkai leaf to treat Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
In this research, the Forest Service in coordination with BPOM (National Food and Drug Agency), Labkesda (Regional Health Laboratory ) and the Jambi Provincial Health Office in order to obtain more comprehensive results.
Fachrori hopes that the results of the research on the efficacy of Sungkai leaf can be known as soon as possible. Fachrori also hopes that Sungkai leaf can treat patients infected with COVID-19.
Baca juga: Seorang ibu di Padang Pariaman positif COVID-19, diduga terpapar dari anaknya yang duluan positif Corona
The Jambi Governor's order to the Forestry Service to examine the benefits of Sungkai leaf treating COVID-19 began with a statement from the Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) as Chief of Task Force for Acceleration of Covid-19 Handling, Lt. Gen. Monardo in the development meeting for COVID-19 handling, Head of BNPB with the governors in Indonesia, which were carried out through a video conference on Wednesday (4/22) yesterday.
Doni Monardo said he got information that Sungkai leaf have properties that can kill the corona virus.
Therefore, the Head of BNPB asked the Governor of Jambi to conduct research on the benefits of the Sungkai leaf.
"This plant according to information grows a lot in Jambi Province. Please convey to us as soon as possible whatever the results. Thank you Mr. Fachrori," said Doni Monardo at the time.
Baca juga: Penyebaran COVID-19 di Payakumbuh bergerak ke transmisi lokal, kasus kedua berasal dari keluarga inti pasien positif pertama
Meanwhile, the Head of Public Relations and Protocol the Provincial Secretariat as the Spokesman for the Jambi Province Task Force for Acceleration of Covid-19 Handling, Johansyah added, if Sungkai leaves were proven to be able to treat COVID-19, the results were immediately published.
Quoted from mhomecare.co.id, Sungkai leaf (Peronema canescens) has been widely used as medicine when children have fever and headaches and toothache, asthma, and even skin diseases such as phlegm.
Seeing the habits of Kalimantan residents who often use Sungkai leaf as medicine, scientists finally conducted a study and found that the Sungkai’s young leaf contain highly efficacious (Antipyretic) drugs to reduce body temperature and headaches.
Transleted by; Mutaira Ramadhani
Baca juga: Kadinas: Ribuan nelayan di Padang kurangi frekuensi melaut sejak mewabahnya virus corona
Baca juga: Penyebaran COVID-19 di Payakumbuh bergerak ke transmisi lokal, kasus kedua berasal dari keluarga inti pasien positif pertama
Sungkai leaf rumored can treat COVID-19, Governor instructs to do research
Jambi Governor H Fachrori Umar showed Sungkai leaf which is rumored to be able to treat COVID-19. The governor instructed the Jambi Provincial Forestry Service to examine and follow up on the benefits of the leaf. (ANTARA / HO / PR of Jambi Province)
