(Express Photo: Amit Mehra)As Tamil Nadu grapples with dengue outbreak, the controversy over the use of a herbal drug, Nilavembu Kudineer, for prevention and treatment of the disease is growing. The state government has endorsed the use of Nilavembu Kudineer for fever management, including dengue, as well as for improving immunity. What is Nilavembu Kudineer? Nilavembu Kudineer is a herbal drug comprising nine ingredients in equal measure. Controversy surrounding Nilavembu KudineerUsage of Nilavembu Kudineer was approved by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late J Jayalalithaa during her term in office for treating dengue and chikungunya.

Source: Indian Express October 25, 2017 08:20 UTC