{"id":42842,"date":"2021-02-10T05:25:41","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T05:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rbc-warns-public-against-using-lemon-ginger-eucalyptus-for-covid-19-self\/"},"modified":"2021-02-12T05:43:03","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T05:43:03","slug":"rbc-warns-public-against-using-lemon-ginger-eucalyptus-for-covid-19-self","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rbc-warns-public-against-using-lemon-ginger-eucalyptus-for-covid-19-self\/","title":{"rendered":"RBC warns public against using lemon, ginger, eucalyptus for Covid-19 self-medication"},"content":{"rendered":"

The public has had perceptions that consuming a lot of lemon, ginger and applying Aromatherapy helps Covid-19 patients to recover though it was not scientifically proved. <\/p>\n

As a result, lemon has been rare and expensive on Rwanda\u2019s markets as some people stored them in bulk for Covid-19 treatment purposes. <\/p>\n

Dr. Nsanzimana has told RBA that consuming quantities of lemon and ginger doesn\u2019t add up to recovery but rather can worsen health conditions. <\/p>\n

\u201cI once met people carrying lots of eucalyptus. I asked them, where are you taking them? They replied that it is in context of fighting Covid-19. We don\u2019t allow the application of Aromatherapy in health sector but rather might cause side effects. People should avoid such vice,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cGinger tastes like chili. The more you consume much ginger, the more it damages the stomach. These lemons also contain acid. The stomach gets complications when the acid is too much. Many people have recovered from Covid-19 but claimed that stomachaches remained. We made follow up and established these complications emanate from these plants,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Dr. Nsanzimana explained that all foods have specific nutrients and vitamins and discouraged people from taking excessive quantities because it becomes destructive. <\/p>\n

\u201cLemons contain vitamin C. A person is not required to drink much dose exceeding recommended vitamin C. By consuming much doses, a person is putting own health at risk. To this effect, you are destroying your health if you consume ten cups of lemon and ginger per day,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Dr. Nsanzimana highlighted that consuming average quantities of lemons and ginger is normal like other foods that overconsumption doesn\u2019t add up to combating Covid-19. <\/p>\n

\u201cDrinking tea with moderate ginger lemon is helpful because it can strengthen immune system somehow but doesn\u2019t kill the virus,\u201d he revealed. <\/p>\n

Dr. Nsanzimana warned evangelists encouraging people to drink lemon and ginger instead of seeking medical attention. <\/p>\n

To date, Covid-19 has no vaccine that health facilities use existing medicaments to treat related symptoms. <\/p>\n

Some vaccines have been manufactured but do not prevent Coronavirus infection at 100%. <\/p>\n

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