The Effect Of Samping Jamu Pegal Linu And Characteristics Of Risky Products

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Jamu petang linu is one of the traditional drinks popular in Indonesia because it is believed to provide benefits to relieve muscle stiffness, linu, and fatigue after undergoing severe activity.

However, even though it uses a lot of natural ingredients, this type of herbal medicine is not always free from the risk of side effects, especially if the quality is not guaranteed. In this article, the side effects of herbal pain will be discussed.

Traditionally, jamu petal linu is mixed from many types of spices such as ginger, turmeric, enveloping, Javan chili, temlawak, and other natural ingredients that contain mild anti-inflammatory properties and body heating. Commercial herbal products (bottles or sachets) often claim the natural herbal content.

Quoted from Jamuiboe, one of the biggest risks is the jamu petal linu mixed with Drug Chemicals (BKO), for example paracetamol, and NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as diclofenak or phenylbutazone. This addition is often done and aims to make the effects of sore relievers feel fast.

Side effects from BKO can certainly be very fatal, especially if consumed for the long term or the dose is not well understood:

Although most people consider herbal ingredients safe, there is still the possibility that someone has allergies to one or several spices (examplosively ginger, kencur, chilies) that cause symptoms such as rash, itching, and even digestive disorders.

If you are taking certain drugs (example anti-inflammatory drugs, medicines for liver or kidney diseases), herbal medicines that contain materials with similar effects can worsen conditions or cause drug interactions. For example, the simultaneous use of herbal medicines with BKO and NSAID drugs can increase the risk of kidney and liver damage.

Since many traditional herbal medicines are sold freely, sometimes the doses are not clearly or unmeasured. Excessive use can increase the risk of side effects, especially if these herbal medicines have hidden chemical active substances. A study that has been done in Samarinda concluded that many samples of herbal herbs contain paracetamol in unstandard doses.

Jamu products that do not meet quality standards (for example there is no official distribution permit, no production number, or it turns out to be polluted) can carry additional health risks. For example, a survey in Cimahi that finds one of the Jamu Pegal linu brands contains metampirons, and is not part of the natural herbal content.

That's a review of the side effects of herbal pain that can be known. Hopefully this information will be useful! Visit VOI.id to get other interesting information.