JAMU FOR TUBERCULOSIS

Jamu Recipes for Tuberculosis

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Tuberculosis, commonly referred to as TB, is a chronic bacterial infection that can spread through the lymph nodes and bloodstream to any organ in the body but is primarily found in the lungs. TB can be quite contagious especially those with long contact with someone who has the disease. If not treated properly may lead to death.

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of tuberculosis: a mild cough at the beginning; fatigue; loss of weight; cough with occasion bloody sputum or discharge; slight fever; night sweats; pain in the chest, back or kidneys and perhaps all three.

Recipe # 1

INGREDIENTS:

Betel leaves (Piper betle, daun sirih) – 3 pieces

Cloves (Syzygym aromatica, cengkeh) – 7 pieces

Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba, kemukus) - 7 seeds

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamommum, biji kapulaga) – 7 pieces

Cinnamon bar (Cinnamomum cassia, kayumanis kulit) – 1 bar

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Decoction:

Put all ingredients in 4 glasses of water and boil until t ½ of the initial volume. Strain after cooling. Recommended dose: ¼ glass 3 times a day

Recipe # 2

INGREDIENTS:

Indian mulberry juice (Morinda citrifolia, perasan buah mengkudu) – ¼ glass

Sour lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia, perasan jeruk nipis) - 1 tablespoon

Turmeric juice (Curcuma domestica, perasan kunyit) – 1 tablespoon

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Decoction:

Squeeze each material to extract its juice. Mix all the juice together and boil for 15 minutes. Drink this decoction ¼ glass once a day.

Recipe # 3

INGREDIENTS:

Betel leaves (Piper betle, daun sirih) - 5 pieces

Cinnamon bar (Cinnamomum cassia, kayu manis kulit) - ½ bar

Ginger (Zingiber officinale, jahe emprit) – 1 finger-size cut

Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba, kemukus) – 7 pieces

Cloves (Syzygym aromatica, cengkeh) – 7 pieces

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamommum, kapulaga) – 7 pieces

Fennel powder (Foeniculum vulgare, adas manis bubuk) – ½ teaspoon

Pulosari tree (Alyxia stellata, pulosari) - ½ finger-size cut pulosari bark

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Decoction:

Burn the turmeric rhizome for a while and peel, clean wash and bruise. Put all ingredients in 4 glasses of pure water and boil until left to 2 glasses. Drink the decoction ½ glass 3 times a day

REMARKS: The causal treatment of tuberculosis with antibiotics is a long range therapy that needs patience and discipline of the patient. If treatment is not following the proper medical advices, therapy is useless and relapse may occur. Today stronger antibiotics has been introduced and administered making the therapy much shorter than before.

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 INFLUENZA

Jamu Recipes for Influenza

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Influenza, or commonly shortened to “flu” is an extremely contagious viral disease of the upper respiratory tract. It usually appears during winter, cold weather or rainy seasons. Flu can spread further into the lungs and causes more severe complications.

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of influenza: fever between 101º–102ºF (or 38.3º – 38.9ºC) and can be as high as 106ºF (41ºC), chills, sore-throat, dry and hacking cough, muscles pain, general fatigue and weakness, nasal congestion, sneezing, headache

Recipe # 1

INGREDIENTS:

Sour lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia, perasan jeruk nipis) – 5 tablespoons

Cajuput oil (Oleum Melaleuca leucadendra, minyak kayu putih) – 2 teaspoons

Betel leave lime water (kapur sirih) – 1 tablespoon

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Rub oil:

Mix even the 3 liquids and rub the oil onto the chest, neck and back twice a day until condition gets better

Recipe # 2

INGREDIENTS:

Quinine (Quechua quinine, kina) - 2 finger-size cut of quinine bark

(Zingiber aromaticum, akar lempuyang wangi) – 1 finger-size cut

Papaya seeds (Carica papaya, biji papaya) – 30 seeds

Sour lime juice (Citrus aurantifolia, perasan jeruk nipis) – 2 tablespoons

Honey (madu) – 3 tablespoons

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE: Decoction:

Clean wash the quinine, lempuyang and papaya seeds, and then grind them to a fine mixture. Put this ground mixture into 1 liter of warm water. Add the sour lime juice and honey, stir well and strain. Drink the decoction ½ a glass 3 times daily until the condition gets better.

REMARKS: If the patient has fever that last for more than three or four days and experiences short of breath while resting, or chest pain, these are signs that the patient has developed pneumonia

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 MUMPS

Jamu Recipes for Mumps

PATHO-PHYSIOLOGY: Mumps is a mild viral infection of the salivary gland (parotid gland) that occurs most frequently in children between the age of 3 and 10 years. It is indicated by the swelling on one or both sides of the child’s face, above the angle of the jaw. Once the child had the mumps, the child will never get it again since it has developed a natural immunity. Regulation in various countries requires immunization of children before starting school age.

INDICATIONS: Symptoms of mumps: swollen, inflamed salivary gland located above the angle of the jaw, on one or both sides of the face; fever and fatigue. In some cases affecting teenagers, secondary inflammation of the testes or ovary or pancreas may occur. Inflammation of the testes is visible, while of the ovary or pancreas can be felt as an abdominal pain.

Recipe # 16

INGREDIENTS:

Platycerium bifurcatum - leaves (daun simbar menjangan) – 2 leaves

Salt (garam) – adequate amount

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Clean wash and fine grind the leaves. Add a little salt and water then apply to the affected area

Recipe # 17

INGREDIENTS:

Daun terup – ¾ handful

Bilimbi leaves (Averrhoa bilimbi folia, daun belimbing wuluh) – ½ handful

Shallot (Allium ascolonicum, bawang merah) – 3 cloves

Vinegar (cuka) – 3 tablespoon

PREPARATION AND DOSAGE:

Clean wash all materials. Then squeeze it while mixing with the vinegar. Apply to the affected area 2 times a day.

REMARKS: The presence of severe headache and neck pain may indicate the signs of meningitis, a serious infection affecting the brain and should seek for immediate medical 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 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.