Herbal approach the road to inner and outer harmony<\/p>\n
People in Eastern countries have long believed that a balance
\nbetween inner and outer harmony maintains physical and mental
\nhealth.<\/p>\n
Indonesians have practiced traditional medicine and herbal
\nremedies for centuries, as stated in many inscriptions and other
\nhistorical artifacts.<\/p>\n
Although written records of traditional medicine in Indonesia
\nare extremely rare, evidence of the use of herbal remedies and
\nbody massages can be found etched on the walls of Borobudur
\ntemple, Central Java.<\/p>\n
In Bali, ancient Lontar Usadha (palm inscriptions) recorded
\nnumerous traditional medicines to cure tangible and intangible
\nillnesses according to Balinese beliefs.<\/p>\n
Within Indonesia, healing traditions differ from region to
\nregion.<\/p>\n
In Java, especially Central Java, people consume jamu, one of
\nthe most widely used herbal medicines.<\/p>\n
Jamu has four basic functions: to cure illnesses, prevent
\ndiseases or maintain health (by promoting blood circulation and
\nincreasing metabolism), relieve aches and pains (by reducing
\ninflammation and aiding digestion) and correct malfunction such
\nas infertility and menstrual problems.<\/p>\n
Jamu is available in many different forms. It may be consumed
\nas a tonic or brew, be used in body wraps, or as a massage oil.
\nBalinese people use boreh (a scrub), a traditional village remedy
\noriginally used by rice farmers in Bali.<\/p>\n
It is believed that boreh stimulates body warmth and relieves
\naching muscles and joints, especially during the cold and rainy
\nseasons.<\/p>\n
Hand-crushed spices were applied to farmers' legs after a
\nday's work in the padi fields. Because they encourage body
\nwarmth, boreh scrubs are also good for relieving fevers and
\nheadaches.<\/p>\n
Ingredients for Balinese boreh includes rice powder, clove
\npowder, ginger root, cinnamon powder and water.<\/p>\n
\"Unfortunately, a lot of Balinese women do not consume jamu as
\nmuch as their counterparts on the island of Java, particularly
\nwomen in Central Java,\" said Ida Ayu Rusmarini, who is an avid
\npromoter of traditional medicinal plants.<\/p>\n
Food patterns, lifestyles and personal hygiene have led many
\nwomen, married women in particular, in Bali to suffer from
\ncervical cancer.<\/p>\n
\"Balinese men are mostly uncircumcised. If they fail to
\nmaintain hygiene in their important genital areas, they will
\nlikely suffer from various diseases including herpes, etc,\"
\nRusmarini said.<\/p>\n
By consuming traditional medicine and herbal plants, these
\ndiseases can be cured.<\/p>\n
Sirih (betel leaves), for instance, could be used for its
\nantiseptic properties and has the ability to combat bad odors.
\nWomen can pick up several betel leaves and boil them into water.
\nThe boiled water can be used to cleanse their vital organs.<\/p>\n
The juice of turmeric, tamarind, limes, palm sugar and pandan
\nleaves is potent for boosting blood circulation, and is
\nrecommended for pre- and post- menstrual women.<\/p>\n
To \"cleanse\" female genitalia, Rusmarini opened gurah vagina,
\na vaginal spa.<\/p>\n
\"We use old royal beauty and health treatment using various
\nmaterials such as warm and genuine coconut oil, betel leaves and
\nother spices aimed at cleansing the organs,\" she said.<\/p>\n
\"Most women do care about their face, hair and easily seen
\nparts of their bodies but they ignore the well-being of their
\ninner beauty -- their physical, psychological, mental and
\nspiritual condition,\" Rusmarini added.<\/p>\n
\"When sipping herbal juices or consuming traditional medicine,
\npeople in the East may first pray to God, asking for his
\nBlessing. This is what made Eastern traditional medicine potent
\nfor many people over hundreds of years,\" she said.<\/p>",
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