"We already have issued many advisories and some formulas have been sent for the scientific validation, once it is done, the medicine can be used for the treatment," he told .
"Thousands of years ago people were treated with Ayurveda but now people need scientific validation," he added.
India's tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 5,274 cases on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
( With inputs from ANI )