Jamu Recipes for Dandruff
PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Dandruff is indicated by those dry, white flakes of skin that constantly falls on your collar or shoulder when brushing your hair. Although it poses no risk at all, it is quite annoying and embarrassing. There is a misperception that dandruff is caused by poor hygiene and how often you wash your hair. The actual cause is simply the difference of people’s natural process that is, shedding of the skin cells that goes everyday. The difference is that some people shed more than others.INDICATIONS: Symptoms of dandruff: flakes of skin that range from small and white to large, greasy and yellow; Itchy flaking that appears on the scalp or eyebrows, or around the hairline, ears, or nose.
Recipe # 1
INGREDIENTS:
Coconut milk from a ripe coconut (Cocos nutifera, santan kelapa tua) – 100 ml
Kaffir lime leaf and zest juice (Citrus hystrix, perasan jeruk purut) – 100 ml
Pineapple juice (Ananas comosus, sari buah nanas) - 100 ml
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Topical: Mix the 3 liquid and stir well. After regular hair shampooing, apply and rub the liquid to your scalp and gently massage your head skin for a while. Repeat this every 2 days until the symptoms disappear.
Recipe # 2
INGREDIENTS:
Aloe leaves (Aloe vera, folia, daun lidah buaya) – 2 stalks
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Topical: cut the aloe stalk in 2 pieces, and tap all the mucous coming out from the cuts. Apply the aloe mucous to the scalp and massage it gently. Repeat this once every 2 days until the symptoms subside.
Recipe # 3
INGREDIENTS:
Dried stalks of rice plant (Oryza sativa, merang) – adequate amount
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Topical: Burn the dried stalks and collect the ashes. Pour some water to the ashes and stir well. Use this mixture to wash your hair. Repeat this once every 2 days.
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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
