Ayush Team Says Anandaiah's COVID Medicine Cannot Be Termed As Ayurvedic May 23, 2021, 14:31 IST NELLORE: Distribution of the Ayurvedic preparation at Krishnapatnam, Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh which became popular within no time as a cure for Covid-19, has been indefinitely suspended till its efficacy was scientifically established. Meanwhile, a team of experts from the Andhra Pradesh Ayush Department, led by its Commissioner V Ramulu Naik, inspected a demonstration of the medicine preparation by Bonigi Anandaiah in Krishnapatnam on Saturday. After verification, they said that Ayush protocols and guidelines do not accept these preparations as Ayurvedic medicies. The preparations were similar to traditional local medicines and stated that there is no need for any licence for this. The Commissioner also said that there are no harmful ingredients in the concoction being given by Anandaiah. He said that he has been using traditional herbs, including those which are locally available.