Gurah is a traditional medicine using a mixture of srigunggu liquid, which is dripped through the nose with the aim of removing mucus. Not only that, gurah treatment is also believed to be able to treat sinus disorders.
According to the Decree of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1076/Menkes/SK/VII/2003 concerning the Implementation of Traditional Medicine, gurah is classified in traditional herbal medicine. Gurah is equated with herbs, healers, shinshe, homeopathy, aromatherapist, and other traditional healers who use similar methods.
Understanding How Gurah Works
As mentioned above, the main ingredient in the treatment of gurah is the srigunggu or senggugu plant. A flowering plant with a Latin name Clerodendrum serratum This is indeed known as a medicinal plant that is reported to be able to treat pain, inflammation, rheumatism, respiratory disorders, and fever.
In the processing, the roots of the srigunggu tree are crushed to produce foam, then filtered until a clear liquid is obtained. This liquid is then added with boiled water to become a gurah concoction. The potion is dripped into the patient's nose by gurah practitioners. The position of the patient must also sleep on his stomach so that the mucus produced from the mouth and nose easily comes out.
Gurah practitioners are usually accompanied by a masseur to massage the patient for relaxation, as well as to relieve nasal pain during the gurah procedure which can take up to two hours.
Reviewing Gurah Treatment in Treating Sinus Disorders
Whether or not gurah is effective in treating sinus disorders is actually still a long debate. Until now, the effectiveness of gurah still needs further research. However, a study showed that gurah proved effective in treating chronic rhinitis.
This study explains the effect of gurah on symptoms of chronic rhinitis, which can reduce various symptoms, such as reducing mucus and the frequency of sneezing, as well as complaints of nasal congestion.
However, in certain conditions, gurah may cause complications such as otitis media, and inflammation of the respiratory tract such as severe acute rhinosinusitis, acute tonsillopharyngitis, and acute peritonsillitis.
Actually, apart from doing gurah treatment, there are several other ways you can do to relieve discomfort due to sinus problems. Are as follows:
- Inhaling hot steam to help reduce swelling and congestion in the nasal cavity.
- Put a warm wet towel on the face.
- Using a humidifier (humidifier), and don't forget to clean it regularly.
- Clear mucus and keep sinuses moist with salt water.
- Drink plenty of water to help thin mucus and reduce sinus congestion.
- Enough rest.
- Reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages, because it can aggravate the sinuses that cause inflammation
- Do not carelessly use drugs, because they can make sinus symptoms worse.
If various ways to treat sinus problems have been done, but the symptoms do not subside for more than a few days, it is advisable to consult a doctor. The sooner treatment is carried out, the faster the sinus problem will heal without causing complications.