Types Of Therapy Fish That Are Commonly Used In Indonesia

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YOGYAKARTA - There have been 2 types of therapeutic fish that have been popular in Indonesia in recent years and we can find them in Indonesia. What are the types? This time we will discuss it here, see until it's finished!

The reason is that the fish that are often used as therapeutic fish in Indonesia are Garra Rufa fish and Nilem fish. Both types of fish, although they come from different families, have similar behaviors, you know!

Types of rufa and nilem garra therapy fish have a behavior that likes to swarm human legs when dip into the pool. Likewise, the type of therapeutic fish that is known to like to eat the layer of ari skin that dies on the surface of the feet.

Both types of therapeutic fish are known to be easy to cultivate because their reproductive abilities are quite high. This is why in some parts of Indonesia there are those who consume adult therapeutic fish types.

Rufa Garra Fish

Rufa garra fish are a type of therapeutic fish originating from family Cyprinidae. Generally, these types of therapeutic fish are found in Middle Eastern areas, a kind of river in Turkish and Syrian areas. After that, their habitat spread to European countries to Asia such as Indonesia.

Garramau therapeutic fish eat up plants. The scientific names of these types of therapeutic fish are Garra rufa (Goren 1974) under another name (synonynim) Discognatus rufus Heckel 1843, and Cyprinion macrostomus (Banarescu & Herzig-straschil 1995). The distribution in Garra rufa is Aleppo, Syria. While the macrostomus cyclonion is Aleppo, Syria, Mosul, Iraq.

Rufa garra fish have a behavior that likes to swarm human legs when smeared in a pond. This is why rufa garra fish are dubbed therapeutic fish for the benefit of SPA. Not only plant eaters, this rufa garra therapy fish likes to eat ari skin layers that die on the feet.

Nilem/Melem fish

The Nilem Therapy Fish (Osteochilus vittatus), nilem mangut, or lemmes are one type of therapeutic fish originating from Indonesia. This fish can be found relatively easily in the waters of Java, Sumatra, and Kalimantan.

The characteristic characteristic of this therapeutic fish is the presence of a branched bone with a fin that is quite long on the back, reaching a length of approximately 18.5 centimeters. These nilemgut therapeutic fish also have a hard texture, with lips that seem to be covered by other skin layers.

Benefits Of Fish Therapy For Health

I. Remove Bacteria

Feet are one of the body's zones that are susceptible to bacterial attacks. When taking this treatment, fish will help absorb bad bacteria, so that they can help avoid unpleasant odors in the legs and even itching problems.

II. Eliminating scars

Another characteristic of fish therapy is its ability to get rid of left over from the wound on the leg. When the fish bite the zone that is hit by scars, they will free up enzymes that indirectly help develop new, healthier tissues.

III. Eliminating Dead Skin Cells

This fish treatment can help eliminate dead skin cells, especially in the leg zone. If you want your feet to look cleaner and healthier, this therapy can be a good option.

IV. Feeling Comfortable In The Foot Muscles

This fish treatment is able to provide a sense of comfort to your leg muscles for a long time. The touch and soft bite of the fish results in a sensation that is very exciting, let alone a little surprising, but can make the leg muscles more relaxed

V. Overcoming Stress

Not only that, fish therapy also has properties to deal with stress and tension. Even though it is only done for a maximum of 15 minutes, the results will make you feel more relaxed and calm.

VI. Natural Psoriasis Treatment

One type of therapeutic fish, namely Garra Rufa, has participated in healing ichthyotherapy. This treatment aims to help overcome skin problems such as psoriasis. Psoriasis is a condition in which the skin becomes thick, red, and scaly.

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