JAMU FOR CYSTITIS

Jamu Recipes for Cystitis

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Cystitis is the infection of the urine bladder, which may be acute or chronic. The most common cause in women is the Escherichia coli, a rod shaped bacterium that normally lives in the intestines and is wiped into the urethra after a bowel movement. Another common cause is the gonococcus, the germ responsible for gonorrhea. Another source of bladder infection is a downward infection from the kidneys.

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of cystitis: Urgency and frequent urination which may be painful, passage of blood or pus with the urine. Urine examination shows albumin, pus, blood, and cells

Recipe # 1 

INGREDIENTS:
Cat’s whisker (Orthosiphon aristatus, daun remujung) – 2 handfuls
Kayu anyang (Elaeocarpi fructus, stem) – 100 grams
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, adas) – 100 grams

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Boil all the ingredients in 3 glasses of water until left to 1½ glasses. Strain after cooling. Drink this 1 glass 3 times a day.

Recipe # 2

INGREDIENTS:
Notophanax fruticosum - bark (kayu kedondong) – 4 finger-size cuts
Syrup (air gula) – 2 table spoons.

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash and cut the wood to small peaces. Boil in 5 glasses of pure water until left to 2½ glasses. Strain off after cooling.

REMARKS: Cystitis should be treated effectively before it becomes chronic and disabling. Antibiotic choice should be made based on the identification of microorganism.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR ENDOMETRITIS

Jamu Recipes for Endometritis

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: 
Endometritis is the inflammation of the endometrium which is the inner lining of the uterus. This condition may be the result of a normal delivery, infection following an episiotomy or abortion, or of gonorrhea. Endometritis should be given prompt medical attention.

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of endometritis: fever, localized pain, and a mal odorous discharge.

Recipe # 1 

INGREDIENTS:
Mousetail leaves (Haliotropicum indicum - folia, daun buntut tikus) – 10 leaves
Prickly-leaved elephant’s foot (Elephantopus scaber, daun tapak liman) – 9 leaves
Daun sumbang colok – 14 leaves
Green chiretta leaves (Andrographis paniculata, daun sambiloto) – 50 leaves
Stretch shrub (Parameria laevigata, kayu rapat) – ½ finger-size cut
Palm sugar (gula enau) – 3 finger-size cuts

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash all materials and boil in 3 glasses of pure water and let it boil until left to 1 glass. Strain after cooling. Drink this ½ glass 3 times a day

Recipe # 2 

INGREDIENTS:
Platycerium bifurcatum – leaves ( daun simbar menjangan) – 3 leaves
Salt (garam) – 1 teaspoonful
Clean water – 2 liters

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Vaginal wash: Clean wash and fine grind the leaves. Add the salt and 4 tablespoon of warm water. Squeeze the mixture until even. Add more water and stir even. Strain off and use the liquid as vaginal wash, 2 times a day.

REMARKS: Causal therapy should accompany this herbal symptomatic treatment. Acute endometritis should be cured with antibiotics. Some severe cases need curettage and hysterectomy as determined by the obstetrician. Senile endometritis may occur in women after the menopause, and usually curettage is advisable, especially as a check for malignancy.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR DYSMENORRHEA

Jamu Recipes for Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain)

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Dysmenorrhea is a painful menstruation or menstrual cramps which should not be confused with other menstrual discomfort like headache, nausea, and a sensation of pressure in the lower abdomen. There are two types: primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea, which is common among young women, has some association with an endocrine imbalance, and its symptoms usually diminish or disappear during motherhood. Secondary or acquired dysmenorrhea, is likely to happen somewhat later in life and may be the result of pelvic inflammation, mal-position of the uterus, or the presence of fibroid tumor in the uterus

INDICATIONS: Pain or cramps before and or during periods

Recipe # 1 - Dysmenorhhea due to tumor or myoma

INGREDIENTS:
Ginger (Zingiber officinale, jahe) – 2 finger-size cuts
Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus, sereh) – 2 stalks
Palm sugar (gulau enau) – 3 thumb-size cuts

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Peel and clan wash the ginger. Put the ginger, lemon grass and palm sugar in 4 glasses of pure water. Boil until left to 2 glasses only. Strain off after cooling. Drink ½ glass 2 times a day

Recipe # 2 - Dysmenorhhea due to infection

INGREDIENTS:
Mollugo pentaphylla grass (daun rumput mutiara) – 2 handfuls

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash the leaves and boil in 3 glasses of pure water until left to 1 glass. Strain after cooling. Drink this ½ glass, two times a day, in the morning and afternoon

Recipe # 3 - Dysmenorhhea due to infection

INGREDIENTS:
Cyperus rotundus – grass stalks (rimpang rumput teki) – 4 stalks

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash the rhizomes and boil in 3 glasses of pure water until left to 1 glass. Strain after cooling and add a little honey. Drink this ½ glass, two times a day

REMARKS: Mollugo pentaphylla grass (rumput mutiara) has the effect to treat myoma, fungal and bacterial infection in the vagina. Excessive intake of this herb may cause thirsty and dry mouth, while Cyperus rotundus grass (rumput teki) possesses the effect as hemostatic and to cure leukorrhea.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR LEUKORRHEA

Jamu Recipes for Leukorrhea 

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY:  
Leukorrhea is an abnormal, white discharge from the vagina. This flow indicates a congestion or infection either in the vagina, cervix, uterus or the Fallopian tube. Common causes are un-cleanliness, gonorhhoe, fungal or protozoan infections. Since the discharge may be caused by various conditions, it requires examination by a physician and a test of the discharge to identify the micro-organism responsible for this condition

INDICATIONS: A white discharge from the vagina

Recipe # 1 

INGREDIENTS:
Green chiretta (Andrographis paniculata, sambiloto) – 3 whole plants

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash the green chiretta plants and chop to small cuts. Put it in 4 glasses of pure water and let it boil until left to 2 glasses. Strain off after cooling. Add some honey for sweetener. Recommended dose: ¾ glass 3 times a day.

Recipe # 2

INGREDIENTS:
Mayana leaves (Coleus scutellarioides, daun iler/miana) – 10 leaves
Honey (madu) – sufficient amount

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash the mayana leaves, and boil in 3 glasses of pure water. Let it boil until left to 1½ glass. Strain off after cooling. Add the honey to enhance taste.

Recipe # 3

INGREDIENTS:
Betel leaves (Piper betle, daun sirih) - 10 leaves
Round turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza, temulawak) – 1 finger-size cut
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica, kunyit) – 1 finger-size cut

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Vaginal wash: Clean wash all ingredients and cut to small pieces. Boil in 1 liter of pure water for about 15 minutes. Use the liquid for vaginal washing while it is lukewarm. Do this regularly 2 times a day.

Recipe # 4 

INGREDIENTS:
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica, kunyit) – 1 finger-size cut
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica, asam Jawa) – 1 finger size cut
Palm sugar (gula enau) – adequate amount

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Peel and scrape the turmeric. Steep the tamarind in boiled water, and stir well until the tamarind dilutes. Add the palm sugar and the scraped turmeric to this tamarind extract. Strain off the mixture. Recommended dose: ¼ glass 2 times a day.

Recipe # 5 

INGREDIENTS:
Physic nut leaves (Jatropha Curcas – folia, daun jarak pagar) – 7 leaves

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Vaginal wash: Clean wash and fine grind the physic nut leaves. Steep in boiled water, and strain after cooling. Use the strained liquid as vaginal wash.

REMARKS: -

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR HALITOSIS

Jamu Recipes for Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Halitosis is the bad smell originated from the upper gastro intestinal tract, particularly the mouth and stomach. Poor mouth hygiene is the major cause of halitosis as well as neglected dental caries and the failure to maintain teeth and gum health. An empty stomach and gastritis may also cause halitosis. Although there is no physical impairment, halitosis is an annoyance to other people and may affect the social activities of a person.

Recipe # 1 

INGREDIENTS:
Firefly shrub (Pluchea indica, daun beluntas)
Young turmeric leaves (Curcuma domestica, daun kunyit muda)
Basil leaves (Ocimum basilicum, daun kemangi)

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Clean wash all the leaves and serve them as “lalap” or raw vegetables as an addition to other dishes. Eat this “lalap every day.

Recipe # 2

INGREDIENTS:
Betel leaves (Piper betle, daun sirih) – 5 leaves

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE
Clean wash the leaves and boil in 2 glasses of pure water and let it boil until left to 1 glass only. Add a little salt and stir well. Drink this ½ glass once a day, every day.

REMARKS:-

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR FACIAL AND SKIN CARE

Jamu recipe for Facial and Skin Care

The famous herbal recipe widely used by Indonesian women to improve their complexion is a mixture called Mangir. Here is the formula.

Recipe #1 

INGREDIENTS:
Shepard turmeric (Curcuma heyneana, temu giring) – 3 finger-size cut
Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma domestica, rimpang kunyit) – 3 finger-size cut
Litsea cubeba powder (bubuk krangeyan) – 2 tablespoons
Atal – 1 piece
Rice (Oriza sativa, beras) – 1 tablespoonful

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Peel and clean wash the turmeric rhizomes. Fine grind the rhizomes together with the Litsea powder and rice until you get a fine powder. Add the atal and compress the mixture to make a compact powder. When using it, mix the mangir with a little water and rub it onto the facial skin. Let it dry and stay for about 30 minutes. Wash off the mangir with lukewarm water. For maximum result repeat this, twice in a week.

REMARKS: -

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR BODY SHAPING

Jamu Recipe for Body Shaping

Possessing a well shaped body is the wish of almost all women. Aside from regular exercises and dietary programs, there is another way to keep a well shaped body by regularly taking a traditional recipe. Here is another gift of nature that may help you in making your wish comes true

Recipe #1

INGREDIENTS:
Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica, daun pegagan) - 1/3 handful
Litsea glutinosa – leaves (daun adem ati) - 1 handful
Round turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza, temulawak) – 2 finger-size cuts
White turmeric (Kaempferia rotunda, kunyit putih – 2 finger-size cuts
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica, asam Jawa) – 2 finger-size cuts
Palm sugar (gula enau) - sufficient amount

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Peel the round and white turmeric, and clean was them with the other ingredients. Boil all ingredients in 2 glasses of pure water until left to 1 glass. Add the tamarind and palm sugar and stir well and strain of the decoction. Drink this ½ glass 2 times a day.

REMARKS: Indian pennywort is an appetite stimulant, while the litsea glutinosa leaves, round and white turmeric serves as body tonics.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR SKIN WHITENING

Jamu Recipe for Skin Whitening

The beauty of a woman is also determined by complexion. Skin care is one of the beauty treatments that should be attend to in making your beauty shine. An annoying condition is the appearance of the unwanted black spots especially on the face. Here is a simple way to get rid of it.

Recipe #1 

INGREDIENT:
Betel nut seed (Arecu catechu, biji pinang) – 1 piece

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Scrape the betel nut seed and add a little water to it and mix even. Apply the mixture onto the black spot and let it stay for a while. Do this 2 times a day, in the morning and before bedtime.

REMARKS: Betel nut seed contains tanine which has a carminative effect that narrows the skin pores

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR HAIR NOURISHING

Jamu Recipes for Hair Nourishing

Beautiful hair is the most valuable treasure of a woman. And to gain beautiful hair you simply need to be consistent in providing good hair-care. You do not necessarily need to go to a beauty salon to do the hair-care for you, since most of the task can be done at home by yourself. The nature gives you many choices in helping you to gain and maintain beautiful hair. Here are simply two commonly used herbs and plants that may meet your needs.

Recipe # 1 

INGREDIENTS:
Aloe (Aloe vera, lidah buaya)

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Clean wash the aloe leaf then cut it into two and tap the mucous. Rub the mucous evenly onto the entire scalp while massaging. Let it stay for about 15 minutes before washing of your hair with regular shampoo. Do this 3 times in a week

Recipe # 2 

INGREDIENTS:
Banana tree lump (bonggol pohon pisang)

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Cut a banana tree lump and make a hole in it. Let it stay overnight to tap the mucous that will be collected in the hole. Use the sap to wash your hair while massaging the scalp. Then wash off your hair with water without shampooing. Repeat this 3 times in a week

REMARKS: Aloe vera contains a tonic that nourishes the hair follicle.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR HAIR BLACKENING

Jamu Recipes for Hair Blackening

Looking young may be the proud of every person, especially women who are most concern to their beauty and complexion. One way to keep us looking young is hair dying or coloring. In these modern days, plenty of hair dyes and a broad range of color choices are available in the market. Aside the chemical hair-dyes, natural coloring herbs and plants is still the preference of quite a lot of people. Here are two simple recipes that are commonly used hair and eyebrows blackening.

Recipe # 1 – Hair blackening 

INGREDIENT:
Old papaya seeds (Carica papaya, biji papaya tua) – 20 seeds

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Fry the seeds without oil (dry frying) until it becomes dry. Fine grind the dried papaya seeds until you get a black powder. Add a little water when applying the black powder to your hair, while massaging the scalp. Let it stay until it gets dry. Wash off and shampoo your hair. Do this daily until your hair blackens.

Recipe # 2 – Eyebrows blackening 

INGREDIENT:
Candlenuts (Aleuritis moluccana, biji kemiri) – 3 pieces

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Fry the candlenuts without oil (dry frying) until dry. Fine grind the candlenut until you get a black powder. Add a little water to make a black paste. Apply the black paste on to the eyebrows and let it stay until it gets dry. Do this daily until your eyebrows get black.

REMARKS: Papaya seed contains glucoside cacirine, a substance that possess the effect of blacken keratin, a hard form of protein that structures our hair and also found in our fingernails and toenails

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR BAD BODY SMELL

Jamu Recipe for Bad Body Smell

A bad body smell is very much annoying to people around us. Somebody with bad body smell may loss self-confidence and may be perceived as a person who is careless and does not concern with cleanliness and hygiene. Hence, the majority of people try hard to get rid of this unpleasant condition. Body smell starts from body parts that excrete excess sweat, particularly the armpit, where then some bacteria or fungus like to stay and produces the bad smell. Traditional herbs and plants has proven to be concern to this matter, and here is one of the common people recipe in Indonesia

Recipe #1

INGREDIENTS:
Shepherd turmeric (Curcuma heyneana, temu giring) – 1 finger-size cut
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica, kunyit) - 1 finger-size cut
Firefly shrub (Pluchea indica, daun beluntas) - 1 handful

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Peel the turmeric rhizomes, and clean wash all ingredients. Grind them and squeeze the sap out of the mixture and strain. Drink the sap 4 tablespoonful 2 times a day.

REMARKS: -

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR BODY SLIMMING

Jamu Recipes for Body Slimming 

Possessing a slim body is the dream of every woman. Aside regular exercises and watch your eating habits and managing of what you eat, another attempt is to make use of natural herbal remedies and supplements that in now a days are available in modern presentations. Here are a few traditionally home made recipes that are commonly used by housewives to keep a slim body.

Recipe # 1 

INGREDIENTS:
Shepherd turmeric (Curcuma heyneana, temu giring) – 2 finger-size cuts
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica, kunyit) – 2 finger-size cut
Zedoary rhizome (Kaempferia galangal, kencur) – 2 finger-size cut
Round turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza, temulawak) – 1 finger-size cut
Dried clove flowers (Syzygum aromatica, bunga cengkeh kering) – 10 pieces
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, adas) – 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon bars (Cinnamomum burmanni, kayumanis) – 2 bars

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Peel and clean wash all ingredients. Fine grind all the 4 rhizomes: Shepard turmeric, turmeric, zedoary and round turmeric. Mix the ground rhizomes with the other ingredients and boil in 2 glasses of pure water. Let it boil until left to 1 glass. To enhance taste you can add an adequate amount of sour lime juice, honey and palm sugar. Drink this decoction: ¼ glass once a day, in the afternoon.

Recipe # 2 

INGREDIENTS:
Pomegranate fruit skin (Punica granatum, kulit delima putih) - ½ of the fruit skin
Mecca galls (Quercus lusitanica, majakan) – 1 piece
Dried clove flowers (Syzygum aromatica, bunga cengkeh kering) – 10 pieces
Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba, kemukus) – 10 pieces
Long pepper (Piper retrofractum, cabai Jawa) – 1 piece
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, adas) – 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon bars (Cinnamomum burmanni, kayumanis) – 2 bars
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica, kunyit) – 2 finger-size cut
Zedoary rhizome (Kaempferia galangal, kencur) – 2 finger-size cut
Round turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza, temulawak) – 1 finger-size cut

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Grind the turmeric, zedoary and round turmeric, but not too fine. Mix the ground ingredients with the others and boil in 2 glasses of water. Let boil until left to 1 glass. Strain after cooling. To enhance taste you can add an adequate amount of sour lime juice, honey and palm sugar. Drink this decoction: ¼ glass once a day, in the afternoon.

REMARKS: -

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR TUMORS

Jamu Recipes for Tumors

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Tumor or neoplasm is a new growth of tissue in a limited area, with abnormal structure or location. Tumors are classified in two major groups: malignant tumors and benign tumors. A malignant tumor invades neighboring tissues, recurs after removal, and metastasizes (travels) to distant organs via the lymphatic or blood system, while a benign tumor has none of those properties.

The herbal remedies we are about to discuss is addressed to the benign form of tumors particularly in the brain, uterus and breast.

Recipe # 1 - for brain tumors 

INGREDIENTS:
Vigna sinensis - beans (kacang tolo merah) – 3 tablespoons
Chicken claws (cakar ayam kampung) – 6 pieces
Garlic (Allium sativum, bawang putih) – 3 pieces
Parsley leaves (Apium graveolens-folia, daun seledri) – 3 stalks
Salt (garam) – adequate amount

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash the chicken claws and cut each into 3 parts. Boil the claw cuts together with the other ingredients in 8 glasses of pure water. Let it boil until left to 4 glasses. Strain after cooling. Dosage: ½ glass 3 times a day.

Recipe # 2 - for tumors in the uterus 

INGREDIENTS:
Tea epiphytes (Scurrula atropurpurea-folia, daun benalu teh) – 1 handful
Green chiretta leaves (Andrographis paniculata-folia, daun sambiloto) – 11 leaves
Arabic gum – 1 piece (the size of a marble)
Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria, rimpang temu putih) – 1 finger-size cut

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Peel and clean wash the zedoary, and cut to small pieces. Boil the zedoary and the other ingredients in 5 glasses of pure water. Let boil until left to 3 glasses. Cool down and strain. Dosage: ½ glass 3 times a day.

Remarks: During this herbal treatment it is advisable to avoid consuming fish, thorny fruit (durian), jackfruit, fatty and spicy food.

Recipe # 3 - for breast tumors

INGREDIENTS:
Sour lime epiphyte (Scurrula atropurpurea-folia, benalu jeruk nipis) – 1 handful
Green chiretta leaves (Andrographis paniculata, daun sambiloto) - ½ handful
Caesalpinia crysta – bark (kayu secang) - ¼ handful
Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare, adas) – ½ tablespoon
Arabic gum – 1 piece (the size of a marble)
Turmeric (Curcuma domestica, kunyit) – 1 egg-size rhizome

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Peel and clean wash the turmeric, and cut to small pieces. Boil the turmeric and the other ingredients in 8 glasses of pure water. Let boil until left to 4 glasses. Cool down and strain. Dosage: 1/3 glass 3 times a day.

REMARKS: -

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR KIDNEY STONES

Jamu Recipes for Kidney Stones

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Kidney stones commonly occur during the middle years, which in many cases, is a result of some other condition. The stones may occur in quantity and in a size as tiny as a pinhead, or there may be a single stone as large as a walnut.

Kidney stones develop when calcium salts, uric acid, and other substances begin to crystallize and form masses that interfere with the body’s drainage process.

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of kidney stones: signs of urinary infection; nausea, vomiting, chills and fever; renalcolic or pain at any place in the part of the body from the loin to the urethra; blood in urine.

Recipe # 1 

INGREDIENTS:
Glass splinter leaves (Sericocalyx crispus-folia, daun keji beling) – 7 leaves
Cat’s whisker (Orthosiphon spicatus-folia, daun kumis kucing) – 40 leaves
Child pick-a-pack stalk and roots (Phyllanthus niruri, batang meniran berikut akar) – 5 stalks
Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma domestica, rimpang kunyit) - 1 egg-size cut

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash and boil all ingredients in 4 glasses of pure water. Let it boil until left to 3 glasses. Strain after cooling. Dosage: ½ glass 3 times a day.

Recipe # 2 

INGREDIENTS:
Erythrina lithosperma – leaves (daun dadap) - 5 leaves
Life plant leaves (Kalanchoe pinnata – folia, daun cocor bebek) - 3 leaves
Turmeric rhizome (Curcuma domestica, rimpang kunyit) – 3 finger-size cuts

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Topical: Clean wash and fine grind all ingredients. Apply the mushy mixture onto the swollen part of the body due to fluid retention, particularly at the lower extremities.

REMARKS: Kidney-stones have many other terms: renal calculus, urinary calculus, kidney gravel and urolithiasis.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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

JAMU FOR DIABETES MELLITUS

Jamu Recipes for Diabetes Mellitus

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder or disease where blood glucose levels are above normal. This happens due to the incapability of the body to make use of glucose to be transformed to energy as required by body cells.

In diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or also because the cells in the muscles, liver, and fat are not able to use insulin properly, or both. This increases the amount of glucose in the blood while the cells are starving for energy. A prolonged condition of high blood glucose, also called hyperglycemia, can damage nerves and blood vessels, which may lead to serious complications such as heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, blindness, nerve problems, gum infections, and amputation.

There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. For more information about Diabetes Mellitus go to Diabetes Reversing Report

INDICATIONS: General symptoms of diabetes: increased thirst resulting frequent drinking or polydypsia; increased hunger (especially after eating) and frequent eating or called polyphagia; dry mouth; frequent urination or polyuria; unexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry); fatigue (weak, tired feeling); blurred vision; headaches; loss of consciousness (rare)

Other symptoms of diabetes may include: slow-healing sores or cuts; itching of the skin (usually around the vaginal or groin area); frequent yeast infections; recent weight gain (in type 2 diabetes); velvety dark skin changes of the neck, armpit and groin, calledacanthosis nigricans; numbness and tingling of the hands and feet; decreased vision; impotency

Recipe # 1 
INGREDIENTS:
Green chiretta leaves (Andrographis paniculata, daun sambiloto) – ½ handful
Cat’s whisker (Orthosiphon spicatus, folia, daun kumis kucing) ½ handful
Bratawali (Tinospora crispa) – ¾ handful small cuts if the herb

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash all ingredients, boil in 3 glasses of pure water for about 30 minutes. Strain after cooling. Dosage: 1 glass 2 times a day.

Recipe # 2 
INGREDIENTS:
Mayana leaves (Coleus scutellarioides, folia, daun iler) – ¼ handful
Child pick-a-pack leaves (Phyllanthus niruri-folia, daun meniran) – ¼ handful
Ngai camphora leaves (Blumea balsamifera-folia, daun sembung) – ¼ handful
Cat’s whisker (Orthosiphon spicatus-folia, daun kumis kucing) – ¼ handful
Indian pennywort/Gotu kola (Centella asiatica-folia, daun pegagan) – ¼ handful
Ground fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, bubuk adas) – ¾ teaspoon
Pulasari tree (Alyxia stellata, batang pulosari) – ¾ finger-size cut

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: clean wash all ingredients and boil in 3 glasses of pure water. Let it boil until left to 1½ glasses. Strain after cooling. Dosage: ¾ glass 2 times a day

Recipe # 3 
INGREDIENTS:
Child pick-a-pack leaves (Phyllanthus niruri-folia, daun meniran) – ½ handful
Ngai camphora leaves (Blumea balsamifera-folia, daun sembung) – 1 handful
Mayana leaves (Coleus scutellarioides, folia, daun iler) – 1 handful
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare, adas) – 2 handful of the seeds
Mulberry leaves (Morus alba, folia, daun murbei) – ½ handful

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash and cut all ingredients to small pieces. Boil those ingredients in pure water for about 15 minutes in a closed pan. Strain after cooling. Dosage: ¾ glass 2 times a day.

REMARKS: The most popular and acceptable jamu for diabetes mellitus in Indonesia is available in the local market place under the brandname Podosalametee, which is a perfect combination of Sambiloto (Andrographis paniculata), Petai Cina (Leucaenia glauca) and Pulai (Alstonia scolaris)

IMPORTANT NOTE

The recipes and techniques mentioned in this page are not meant to replace diagnosis and treatment of a medical practitioner. 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