Jamu Recipes for Acne
PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Acne is a condition that often happens during puberty due the increased secretion of the sebaceous gland which is influenced by the androgen hormone. It starts when tiny hair follicles become plugged with oil secretion from the skin sebaceous glands. Blackheads appear as small, usually flat spots with centers darkened by exposure to air. Whiteheads are similar lesions but without the dark color. These two types of pimples can develop into swollen, tender inflammations. Cysts, or nodules, associated with severe cases of acne, are firm swellings below the skin’s surface that become inflamed and sometimes infected.
INDICATIONS: Symptoms of acne: persistent, recurrent red spots or swellings on the skin, generally known as pimples. They may become inflamed or pus filled, and typically appear on the face, chest, shoulders, neck, or upper portion of the back, particularly in puberty; blackhead as well as whitehead spots; pustules, which are red swellings or lumps, sometimes visibly filled with pus which are developed from the black heads or whiteheads; in severe cases, cysts or nodules appear.
Recipe # 1
INGREDIENTS:
Jasmine flowers (Jasminum sambac, bunga melati) – 20 flowers
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica, asam jawa) – 2 finger-size cuts
Sour lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia, perasan jeruk nipis) 2 tablespoons
Sulphur (belerang) – 1 marble size
Jasmine flowers (Jasminum sambac, bunga melati) – 20 flowers
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica, asam jawa) – 2 finger-size cuts
Sour lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia, perasan jeruk nipis) 2 tablespoons
Sulphur (belerang) – 1 marble size
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Topical: Clean wash the flowers and mix it with all the other ingredients. Grind all to fine mushy substance, add the sour lime juice and mix evenly. Apply the mixture to the affected skin in the morning and evening before bedtime.
Topical: Clean wash the flowers and mix it with all the other ingredients. Grind all to fine mushy substance, add the sour lime juice and mix evenly. Apply the mixture to the affected skin in the morning and evening before bedtime.
Recipe # 2
INGREDIENTS:
Belimbi (Averrhoa bilimbi, buah belimbing wuluh) – 5 fruits
Salt (garam) – adequate amount
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Topical: Clean wash and fine grind the belimbi fruits, and then add adequate amount of salt. Squeeze the mixture well and apply to the affected skin twice a day, in the morning and evening before bedtime.
Topical: Clean wash and fine grind the belimbi fruits, and then add adequate amount of salt. Squeeze the mixture well and apply to the affected skin twice a day, in the morning and evening before bedtime.
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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
