In Namibia, elephant dung is used by traditional healers to treat headaches, toothaches and blocked sinuses
Image:Namibian authorities have warned against the use of elephant dung as a cure for Covid-19 after it was touted on social media.The Namibian
newspaper that the government was aware of the increased demand for elephant dung which is now being sold on social media. “We have seen on social media people selling elephant dung for exorbitant prices. There is a whole hype around it. Before, it wasn't even sold. It was used domestically by people for certain illnesses as one of those traditional medicines. If it was sold, it was rare,” he said.that they use elephant dung to treat headaches, toothaches and blocked sinuses. They said claims that it could also cure Covid-19 were a new trend.
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