Ayurvedic antibiotic to fight fever, cold: AIIMS research

In an attempt to put a check on the practice of uncontrolled use of allopathic antibiotics, researchers have found an Ayurvedic alternative to antibiotics that can be used to treat bacterial and fungal infections.

According to a study conducted by the AIIMS Bhopal, it has been found that Ayurvedic antibiotics are proving a great substitute to modern medicine.

“An Ayurvedic antibiotic drug, Fifatrol, is proving effective in curing major bacterial infections as the herbal medicine has the efficacy to control infections caused by the staphylococcus species of bacteria,” said Sarman Singh, the director of AIIMS Bhopal.

In its research, the AIIMS Bhopal has found that the herbal drug is extremely powerful in fighting against bacteria of the staphylococcus species that causes fever, cold and cough, Still’s disease, etc.

Besides these, the drug was also found suitable in controlling the spread of infectious diseases caused due to echolalia, pneumonia, Klebsiella aerogenes, etc.

Highlighting the research, Mr Singh said, “As per trend, Ayurvedic medicines generally increase immunity. But Fifatrol has shown very promising results against bacteria. We are doing further research to arrive at the final result.”

Mr Singh, who is also the head of the research team, further said: “Staphylococcus bacterium is responsible for skin, respiratory, and stomach infections. In people who have weak immune system.”