JAMU FOR RHINITIS

Jamu Recipe for Rhinitis

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Rhinitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose and is usually caused by an allergic reaction. The allergens or factors that triggering the allergic reaction may be dust, pollen, cold weather, cigarette smoke, or air pollution by the traffic and industry.  

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of rhinitis: clogged nose, breathlessness, coughing and sneezing, fever in some cases.

INGREDIENTS:

Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus, batang sereh) – 3 stalks

Red ginger (jahe merah) – 2 finger-size cuts

Cloves (Syzygum aromatica, biji cengkeh) – 7 pieces

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamommum, biji kapulaga) 7 seeds

Cinnamon bar (Cinnamomum cassia, kayu manis kulit) – 1 bar

Caesalpinia sappan – ground wood (bubuk kayu secang) - 1 teaspoonful

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Decoction; clean wash all the ingredients. Bruise the lemon grass and red ginger and boil in 6 glasses of water. Put all the other ingredients into the boiling decoction and let it boil until left to 3 glasses of water. Strain after cooling and keep in a clean bottle. Drink ½ glass 3 times a day. To enhance taste, add some honey as sweetener.

REMARKS:  None

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

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.

JAMU FOR ASTHMA

Jamu Recipes For Asthma

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that causes tightening of the chest and difficulty in breathing. The symptoms are not always present, and may come in episodes set off by various environmental or emotional triggers, that may be pollen, animal dander, tobacco smoke, cold weather, dust and stress. Asthma is not a problem of breathing-in, but with breathing-out which is indicated by the prominent wheezing during exhalation.

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of asthma; restlessness, insomnia, increasing tightness in chest, shortness of breath, prominent wheezing or whistling sound during breathing especially exhalation, coughing with or without phlegm. The patient feels exhausted, and in severe cases loss of consciousness may occur.

Jamu Recipe # 1

INGREDIENTS:

Decoction:

Lesser galangal (Kaempferia galangal, kencur) - adequate amount

Honey (madu) - 2 tablespoonfuls

Chicken egg - 1 piece

For external use:

Betel leaves (Piper betle, daun sirih) – 7 pieces

White pepper (Piper nigrum, merica) – 1 teaspoonful

Cajuput Oil (Oleum Melaleuca leucadendra, minyak kayu putih) – adequate amount

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Decoction: Clean wash the rhizome, then scrape and squeeze the mushy substance. Mix the juice with the honey and egg, stir well until even, and drink at once.

Rub oil: Fine grind the betel leaves and white pepper then add adequate amount of cajuput oil. Mix well and rub the oily substance onto the chest and neck.

Jamu Recipe # 2

INGREDIENTS:

Young cotton leaves (Gossypium herbaceum folia, daun kapuk) – 6 pieces

Honey 1 tablespoonful

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Clean wash the cotton leaves, grind to a fine mushy. Steep the substance in a cup of warm water. Add the honey and stir well, then strain off. Drink the decoction 2 tablespoons twice a day.

Jamu Recipe # 3

INGREDIENTS:

Garlic (Allium sativum, bawang putih) – 10 cloves

Honey – 1 tablespoon

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Peel and clean wash the garlic cloves, cut to thin slices. Boil the slices in 2 glasses of pure water until left to 1¼ glass. Strain after cooling, then add the honey and stir well. Take the decoction ½ of a glass three times a day. 

Jamu Recipe # 4

INGREDIENTS:

Lemon grass stalk (Cymbopogon citrates, batang sereh) – 10 stalks

Sugar – adequate amount

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Clean wash and bruise the lemon grass stalks. Boil in 5 glasses of water and add adequate amount of sugar. Let it boil till left to a half. Strain after cooling and drink a ½ glass of the decoction four times a day.

REMARKS: Asthma can be quite serious if not treated properly. An asthma attack may occur suddenly and past quickly or may last for a whole day with surprising intensity. Repeated attacks have the tendency to get worse and can lead to a condition called as status asthmaticus, an irreversible condition that needs hospital care. The above recipes are good symptomatic relieves for asthma, however, patients with asthma are suggested to regularly see a doctor to control the condition.

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.