Kapanlagi.com - For the people of the homeland, kerokan is an alternative treatment that is widely used to overcome bloating. However, it turns out that kerokan can not only overcome bloating, but there are a number of benefits of kerokan for health that are rarely known.
Kerokan is one of the natural alternative treatments that is done by using coins as the main tool. Where the coin is rubbed on the body's skin using telon oil until red lines appear.
The open pores due to dilated blood vessels are believed to refresh the body, making kerokan alternative treatment can be used to overcome bloating. In the medical world, bloating has several symptoms including headache, fever, fatigue, and body aches. Apart from these conditions, several countries in Asia such as Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, China, South Korea know kerokan by other names such as gua sha.
However, it turns out that besides being popular in overcoming bloating, there are a number of benefits of kerokan for body health. From this kerokan method, it is claimed to alleviate several health conditions ranging from mild health problems to chronic health problems such as cancer.
So what are the benefits of kerokan for body health?
The benefits of kerokan for health are summarized in several points below. This kerokan is believed to offer benefits in overcoming a number of health problems. Here are 7 benefits of kerokan for health sourced from healthline.com, and theconversation.com.
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1. Overcoming Migraine Headaches
Overcoming Migraine Headaches (credit: freepik.com)
One of the benefits of scraping for health is that it can overcome headaches. Headaches themselves are a health problem that is quite often experienced by everyone. This condition causes sufferers to experience extreme pain on one side of the head. That is why this condition is often referred to as a migraine headache.
Migraine headaches themselves can occur for a certain period of time, ranging from a few hours to days. However, in addition to medication, it turns out that migraine headaches can be alleviated with scraping as a natural treatment.
Quoting from healthline.com, a study revealed that scraping can alleviate migraine headaches in a 72-year-old woman suffering from chronic headaches. This scraping was done for 14 days and showed improvement in her condition after undergoing scraping. However, further research is needed to determine the benefits.
2. Alleviating Hepatitis B
Alleviating Hepatitis B (credit: freepik.com)
The next health benefit of scraping is known to help alleviate hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is a health problem caused by a viral infection. This viral infection can come from several factors including the use of the same syringe needle as a hepatitis carrier, sexual intercourse, or exposure to hepatitis B carrier fluids such as blood and saliva.
However, a study cited from healthline reveals that scraping given to men with chronic liver inflammation experienced a decrease in liver enzymes. In this case, scraping can reduce inflammation and damage to the liver.
3. Overcoming Insomnia
Overcoming Insomnia (credit: freepik.com)
Another health benefit of scraping is being able to overcome insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes sufferers to have difficulty sleeping. This condition generally has an impact on sufferers such as easily getting tired and even causing symptoms of stress like depression.
Quoting from healthline.com, scraping offers health benefits in overcoming insomnia. Insomnia is known to often occur in those who are entering perimenopause. A study in the same source reveals that gua sha can reduce symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, and so on.
4. Reducing Swollen Breasts
Reducing Swollen Breasts (credit: freepik.com)
Swollen breasts are commonly experienced by women during breastfeeding or before menstruation. This condition causes pain in the breasts and even makes them swell. However, it turns out that scraping can help reduce swollen breasts.
A study cited from healthline.com reported that scraping given to women on the second day after giving birth reported experiencing less swollen breasts. This makes it easier to breastfeed and provides comfort.
5. Relieving Neck Pain
Relieving Neck Pain (credit: freepik.com)
Scraping also has benefits for relieving neck pain. This health problem is quite disturbing to several daily activities. Neck pain itself can be caused by several factors including neck injuries, improper sleeping positions, stiff neck, and so on.
In this case, a study revealed that the benefits of scraping for health can relieve neck pain. These benefits are even more effective compared to using patches as a treatment to reduce neck pain or muscle soreness.
6. Reducing Body Aches
Reducing Body Aches (credit: freepik.com)
One of the health benefits of 'kerokan' that is commonly believed by many people is that it can reduce muscle aches. Muscle aches are a health disorder that causes sufferers to experience pain and muscle aches in several parts of the body. 'Kerokan' apparently can alleviate this condition because it can improve blood circulation, which can also reduce body aches.
7. Relieving Tourette Syndrome
Relieving Tourette's Syndrome (credit: freepik.com)
Tourette syndrome is one of the health disorders that causes sufferers to experience involuntary movements. In this case, the health benefits of 'kerokan' can help relieve symptoms of Tourette syndrome. Quoting from healthline.com, a study conducted on a group of people with Tourette syndrome found that their condition improved after receiving 'kerokan'. Not only that, several alternative treatments such as acupuncture and herbal remedies are also known to relieve these symptoms.
So those are 7 health benefits of 'kerokan' that are rarely known by many people. Although 'kerokan' generally does not cause serious health effects, it is important to provide 'kerokan' according to individual needs.
In addition, individuals with certain health conditions such as diabetes or those who have undergone surgery in the past week should avoid alternative treatments like 'kerokan'. Consultation is recommended if the health condition does not improve after receiving this alternative treatment.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.