Traditional Medicine for COVID-19

Prof Zullies Ikawati

Guru Besar Farmasi, Universitas Gadjah Mada Source: Nurhadi Sucahyo

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many promotions regarding herbal or traditional medicines that were rumored to be the remedies for this disease. There is also a necklace made from eucalyptus oil which was previously promoted to prevent contracting the virus.


Prof. Zullies Ikawati, Professor of Pharmacy, Gadjah Mada University explains how we should believe towards traditional medicine, not only related to COVID-19, but in daily life in general. Is it true that traditional medicine or herbs can eliminate disease? Or is he actually more about helping the body healthier?


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