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