Jamu Recipes for Urticaria or Hives
PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Urticaria or hives is one manifestation of the body allergic reaction that affects the skin. In general, allergy is an abnormal reaction of the body immune system to a substance that is usually not harmful. Urticaria may be caused by hypersensitivity to certain drugs, food or insect bites
INDICATIONS: Symptoms of urticaria: redness, swelling and itching of the skin; scratching may cause spreading of the symptoms; sudden fever.
Recipe # 1
INGREDIENTS:
Round turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza, rimpang temulawak) – ¾ finger-size cut
Honey (madu) – adequate amount
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Decoction: Clean wash the round turmeric and cut to small pieces. Boil in 3 glasses of water until left to ¾ of the initial volume. Strain while still warm and add an adequate amount of honey. Drink this 2 tablespoonful 2 times a day.
Recipe # 2
INGREDIENTS:
Cajuput oil (Oleum Melaleuca leucadendra, minyak kayuputih) - 1 tablespoon
Olive oil (Oleum eropaea, minyak zaitun) – 1 tablespoon
Menthol crystal (menthol kristal) – 1 teaspoon
PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:
Rubbing oil: Mix even the three ingredients, and rub it to the affected reddish and itching skin area.
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
