Cambodian health minister says traditional Chinese medicine "effective" for treating mild Covid-19 symptoms


People buy vegetables in front of a Covid-19 information banner in Phnom Penh on May 27, 2021. - AFP

PHNOM PENH, May 28 (Xinhua): Cambodia's Health Minister Mam Bunheng said that traditional Chinese medicine Lianhua Qingwen Capsules is "effective" to treat Covid-19 patients with mild symptoms.

Lianhua Qingwen Capsules, a patented traditional Chinese medicine widely used in China to treat symptoms of Covid-19 patients, was licensed by Cambodia's health ministry for use in April.

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