KABUL (Pajhwok): Information available on the internet and some news websites advocated that drinking green tea is effective in the treatment of Covid-19 but health experts differ and say on scientific research has proved the assertion.

Claim: Drinking green is effective in the prevention and treatment of Covid-19.

Verdict: Medical experts say green tea effectiveness in Covid-29 treatment has not been proven.

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences wrote in a report: “Green tea is not different from black tea; green tea is the fresh leaves of the tea plant that reach the consumer without any oxidation process.”