JAMU FOR TONSILLITIS

JAMU RECIPES FOR TONSILLITIS

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: The tonsils are masses of lymphatic tissues that are located at the back of the throat. It produces antibodies in children as a first line body defense mechanism against infection in the upper respiratory tract. If these tonsils become infected, most likely by streptococcus bacteria, the condition is called tonsillitis. Tonsillitis often occurs in children from 3 – 7 years old and is usually not a serious problem, unless it develops to a tonsillar abscess that may block the air passing to the lungs. 

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of tonsillitis: a heavy sore throat with red and swollen tonsils. There may be a white spot or discharge on the infected tonsils. Tender and swollen lymph nodes may be felt in the neck under the jaw. It can be accompanied with low-grade or mild fever and headache.

Jamu Recipe # 1

INGREDIENT:

Sour lime (Citrus aurantifolia, jeruk nipis) – 3 fruit balls

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Peel the fruits, and clean wash the peeled skin. Cut the lime skin to small pieces and boil in 2 glasses of pure water. Let it boil until left to a ½ glass. Strain after cooling. Use the decoction as gargle and drink. Drink it 3 tablespoons, 3 – 4 times a day.

Jamu Recipe # 2

INGREDIENTS:

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans, buah pala) – 2 pieces of fruit

Cloves (Syzygym aromatica, cengkeh) – 20 pieces

Coconut oil (Oleum cocos nucifera, minyak kelapa) – 3 tablespoonfuls

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Clean wash the nutmeg fruits and cloves. Squeeze them with the coconut oil until it become tender and mushy. Warm up the oily substance and apply evenly onto the neck. Do this twice a day.

Jamu Recipe # 3

INGREDIENTS:

Sour lime (Citrus aurantifolia, jeruk nipis) – 1 piece

Turmeric (Curcuma domestica, kunyit) – 1 thumb size cut

Honey – adequate amount

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Squeeze out the lime juice and bruise the turmeric rhizome until it saps out. Mix them well and add an adequate amount of honey. Drink this little by little, 2 – 3 tablespoon, repeatedly during the day.

Jamu Recipe # 4

INGREDIENTS:

Indian mulberry juice (Morinda citrifolia, jus mengkudu) – 2 tablespoonful

Sour lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia, perasan jeruk nipis) – 1 teaspoonful

Turmeric sap (Curcuma domestica, air perasan kunyit) – 1 teaspoonful

Tea epiphytes decoction (Scurrula atropupurea, air rebusan benalu teh) 8 tablespoonful

Honey 2 tablespoonful

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Put all the ingredients in a clean, boiled-water washed bottle and shake well.  Children from 7 – 12 years should take it 1 teaspoon 3 times a day, while children above 12, may take it 1 teaspoonful 5 times a day

REMARKS: In severe cases, as well as in repeated tonsil infection in some children, especially those with insufficient body-immune system a doctor may call for surgery or tonsillectomy. The above recipes are good symptomatic relieves for the early stages of tonsillitis. As tonsillitis is caused by streptococcus bacteria, it is likely that a doctor may prescribe an antibiotic as a causal treatment.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practioner. Before using any of these recipes, the author recommends to consult a physician. All the recipes has been used without any side effects and are considered safe. However, since some people have more sensitive skin or digestive system than others, and since the user’s actual recipe preparation is beyond the control of the author, the author accept no liability with regard to the use of recipes or techniques contained in this page.