Opini
Jamu Temu Ireng: Terapi Mengatasi Gatal Penderita Darah Manis
Adelia Selvira
Mahasiswa Jurusan Farmasi
Gatal seringkali dirasakan oleh seseorang dengan kondisi darah manis. Hal tersebut dapat membuat tidak nyaman serta mengganggu aktivitas di dalam keseharian. Darah manis itu bukan penyakit, bahkan belum ada pernyataan tentang cara penyembuhannya melainkan hanya cara meringankan efek gatalnya saja.
Mengutip jurnal Respati dan Budianti mengatakan bahwa darah manis yang dalam medis disebut prurigo nodularis adalah suatu kondisi kulit kronik yang menimbulkan rasa gatal mendadak menyebabkan garukan yang sulit dikontrol. Pada garukan yang terus-menerus menyebabkan luka bekas (lesi) merah, hingga kehitaman. Ini dirasakan pada bagian ekstremitas atas dan bawah tubuh (lengan maupun kaki). Jika sudah menimbulkan bekas pada sebagian orang akan menurunkan kepercayaan dirinya.
Dalam kondisi tertentu dapat menghalangi aktivitas berkegiatan. Karena bukan hanya gatal tapi muncul sensasi panas, terbakar, dan tertusuk. Darah manis bahkan terkadang dikaitkan dengan faktor dari penyakit diabetes melitus.
Sudah banyak jamu yang dikonsumsi dari berbagai tanaman obat-obatan. Nah, temu ireng juga dikenal mempunyai khasiat untuk mengatasi gatal, menambah nafsu makan, pengobatan herbal penderita diabetes serta manfaat lainnya. Dalam temu ireng salah satunya terdapat kandungan flavonoid sebagai antiinflamasi atau anti radang.
Flavonoid memiliki mekanisme dengan menghambat enzim yang memicu peradangan siklooksigenase (COX) atau lipoksigenase (LOX) dan menghambat akumulasi leukosit. Jika sudah muncul luka garukan (lesi) akan terjadi peluncuran leukosit menuju luka untuk pemulihan luka. Namun, hal ini bersamaan dengan munculnya rasa gatal. Oleh karena itu flavonoid mampu menghambat peluncuran leukosit yang terlalu berlebihan.
Cara pembuatan jamu temu ireng yaitu pertama dengan merajang bahan segar. Kemudian iris tipis temu ireng. Rebus dengan air matang. Jamu rebusan siap dikonsumsi. Untuk yang lebih kental temu ireng dapat di blender lalu rebus dan sebelum diminum saring terlebih dahulu.
Jadi kita perlu mengonsumsi minuman jamu untuk meningkatkan imunitas tubuh sekaligus meneruskan warisan ilmu nenek moyang
Sexual health also includes healthy respectful relationships and intimate partnership.
What is intimacy?
Anna de Muinck Keizer university of Amsterdam
Intimacy is a multidimensional construct that consists of intellectual, personal, affective and physical aspects. Emotional and sexual aspects of intimacy are important predictors of satisfaction in a relationship. Intimacy can have a positive influence on the development of trust and bond in relationships and marriage.
Emotional intimacy is when partners feel the ability to behave, think or feel without fear of being judged. It is related to partner satisfaction, emotional well-being, communication, partner support, understanding and sexual well-being. Additionally, it can be a protective factor in romantic relationships and a key factor for mental health and well-being.
Sexual intimacy involves physical affection, trust and respectful communication between partners. Sexual desire has been positively associated to emotional and relationship quality. In addition, sexual satisfaction predicts higher relationship satisfaction.
Why is intimacy important?
Lack of intimacy is associated with relationship issues such as lost sense of security, jealousy between partners, prevention of processing of conflicts. When a relationship misses emotional intimacy, the relationship can feel lonely, disconnected from each other, not sharing important things, lack of support, which all can cause more conflicts and arguments. A lack of emotional intimacy can in turn cause lower sexual intimacy and lower relationship satisfaction.
The role of communication
Communication plays an important role in relationships; it can strengthen or hinder emotional and sexual intimacy between partners. Individuals who experienced positive communication in their relationship are more likely to feel sexually and emotionally intimate with their partners and therefore satisfied with their relationships.
Tips on how to ensure emotional and sexual intimacy in your relationship:
- Create an atmosphere for your partner where they will feel safe disclosing their vulnerabilities.
- Encourage communication about their want and needs, ask questions.
- Consider turning of electronic devices when spending time together, especially during mealtime.
- Make time for each other and engage in mutually enjoyable fun activities.
- Have a good balance between self-care and being together.
References
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