The Anti-Rheumatic Param Kunyit

Rheumatism attacks our muscles and joints. The nagging pain often prevent us from doing our daily activities. Because muscles or joints ache when moved.

In modern medicine, people with rheumatism will definitely be advised to take drugs to reduce inflammation. In addition, there are also several physical therapies to maintain muscles flexibility and joints flexibility. At most severe levels, rheumatism cases even require surgery to repair the problematic joint problems.

As alternative, if you prefer jamu, our elders also leave a variety of herbs to get rid of rheumatism. One of them is the herb turmeric param. Anti-rheumatic jamu Param kunyit is recorded in book Jamu Tradisional Madura dan Kothekan Madura (Madura Traditional Herbal Medicine and Madura Kothekan).

It’s easy to make. You just need to find kunyit (turmeric) and coconut oil. Wash and then grate kunyit. Mix the grated kunyit with coconut oil and your param is ready.  Put the param on the affected parts. For better results, use the param before bed and let it sit all night during your sleep.

Glossary 

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammation of the joints caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues. In addition, genetic factors also cause a person to develop rheumatoid arthritis. In general, this disease will cause swelling and pain in the joints, and feel stiff.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis generally affects the hands, knees and hip bones. This disease causes the joints to become stiff, swollen, and painful.

Sjogren’s syndrome

Sjogren’s syndrome is caused by inflammation of the tear glands, saliva, and abnormalities in the immune system.

Lupus

Lupus is a type of disease caused by inflammation of the immune system. In this case, the immune system no longer acts as a protector of the body from infection, but turns to attack the body itself.

Ankylosing spondylitis

is a type of arthritis that attacks the back, from the neck to the lower back. In general, sufferers will feel stiff and difficult to move. In addition, the patient’s posture will tend to become hunchbacked.

References

Affani Dhafir. 1995. Jamu Tradisional Madura dan Kothekan Madura. Surabaya: Penerbit Indah Surabaya.

https://www.alodokter.com/osteoarthritis (diakses pada tanggal 25 Oktober 2019)

https://hellosehat.com/penyakit/ankylosing-spondylitis/ (diakses pada tanggal 25 Oktober 2019)