Batugin is an herbal product that is believed to be useful to help shed kidney stones or urinary tract stones. Batugin contains tempuyung leaves and kejibeling leaves. This product is available in syrup form in glass bottles or sachets.
From several studies, tempuyung leaves are known to have the ability to dissolve kidney stones. Meanwhile, kejibeling extract is believed to inhibit the formation of calcium oxalate crystals.
Even so, the effectiveness and safety of this herbal ingredient still needs to be investigated further. Always consult a doctor if you want to use Batugin to treat kidney stones or urinary tract stones.
Batugin Products
The following is a breakdown of the Batugin products available in Indonesia:
- Batugin SachetBatugin Sachets are available in 1 box containing 6 sachets. Each 1 sachet (15 ml) contains sonchus arvensis folia (tempuyung leaves) 3 grams and strobilanthus crispus folia (Kejibeling leaves) 0.3 grams.
- Batugin ElixirBatugin Elixir is available in 120 ml and 300 ml syrup bottles. Each 1 cup containing 30 ml of Batugin contains 3 grams of tempuyung leaves and 0.3 grams of kejibeling leaves.
What is Batugin
| Active Ingredients | Kejibeling leaves and tempuyung leaves |
| group | Free medicine |
| Category | Herbal medicine |
| Benefit | Helps shed kidney stones and urinary tract stones so that urination is smooth |
| Consumed by | Mature |
| Batugin for pregnant and lactating mothers | Category N: Not yet categorized. The content of extracts of tempuyung leaves and kejibeling leaves is not yet known whether they can be absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Batugin. |
| Drug form | Syrup |
Warning Before Taking Batugin
Here are some things you need to pay attention to before taking Batugin:
- Do not take Batugin if you are allergic to tempuyung leaves, or kejibeling leaves.
- Batugin contains tempuyung leaves. Consult your doctor first about using this herbal ingredient if you suffer from liver disease or kidney disease.
- Batugin should not be used continuously. Check with the doctor if the symptoms of difficulty urinating do not improve.
- Consume at least 2 liters of water per day, as long as you consume Batugin.
- Talk to your doctor about using Batugin herbal products if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor if you plan to take Batugin with other medications, supplements or herbal products.
- Immediately see a doctor if symptoms get worse or an allergic reaction occurs.
Dosage and Rules of Use Batugin
In general, the following is the dosage of Batugin to help shed kidney stones and urinary tract stones.
- Batugin Sachets: At the beginning of use, the dose is 1 15 ml sachet, 3-4 times a day. After the stone comes out, the dose is 1 sachet, 1 time a day.
- Batugin Elixir: At the beginning of use, the dose is 1 full glass, 3-4 times a day. After the stone comes out, the dose is 1 full glass, 1 time a day.
How to Consume Batugin Correctly
Follow the doctor's advice and read the information listed on the drug packaging label before taking Batugin. Do not increase or decrease the dose without consulting your doctor first. Try to drink lots of water while taking Batugin, at least 2 liters per day.
Use the available measuring tool to consume Batugin Elixir. The use of a tablespoon or other measuring device can make the dose consumed incorrectly.
Many think that taking herbal medicines is always safe because they contain natural ingredients, but this is not entirely true. Herbal products do not pass the testing stage like medicines from doctors. Therefore, the side effects and drug interactions are also not known with certainty.
Store Batugin in a cool and dry place. Keep this product away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Interactions of Batugin with Other Drugs
It is not yet known whether the extracts of tempuyung and kejibeling leaves in Batugin can cause drug interactions when used with other drugs.
Consult your doctor before taking Batugin if you are taking or plan to take any medications, herbal products or supplements to prevent unwanted drug interactions.
Side Effects and Dangers of Batugin
Until now, it is not known with certainty the side effects that can occur after consuming Batugin with the content of tempuyung leaves or kejibeling leaves.
However, stop using the drug and check with your doctor if you experience an allergic reaction which can be characterized by symptoms such as a skin rash, swelling of the eyelids or lips, or difficulty breathing.