BUSIA – Health officials are alarmed by residents in Masinya Sub-county of Busia district who have opted to use fresh leaves of marijuana and Aloe vera as local remedy for the Coronavirus.
Residents says they mix Aloe vera and fresh leaves of marijuana, avocado, mangoes with oranges, onions and ginger which they boil and give to any family member who has developed symptoms similar to those of coronavirus to drink.
According to residents, one is required to drink a full cup of the concoction twice a day. Sometimes just after boiling, they immediately put the boiled and steaming herbs near the patient and cover them with a blanket to feel the steam until the body sweats.
Dr Mathias Wabwire Panyako, the Busia district health officer- DHO warned residents against the using harmful drugs like marijuana that are dangerous to human life.
