What is Papilla Mamae?

Do you know what papilla mamae is? It is a name that is usually used to refer to nipple pain. On this article I will tell you a little about a home remedy to treat the pain. The medicinal plant that can be used to heal the pain is Zinniae Elegantis. It is a kind of flower that we often see in the garden. Look at the above photograph of the flower plant and you will be surprised to see that it is an effective remedy for various kinds of diseases or ailments. It is utterly insipid when you taste it. It also has a cooling effect or property when we drink or apply on the surface of our skin or nipple.

The Physical Appearance of Zinniae Elegantis

A few days ago I went to YAT Losmen to meet some Dutch tourists there. While waiting for them, I took some pictures of beautiful flowers around the lodge. In Indonesia, people call it kembang kertas meaning literally Paper Flower. Actually its names is Zinniae elegantis Herba. This flower plant likes to grow in open spaces that receive direct sunlight. We often see it in the park or in front of tropical houses. This is a popular decorative plant. It has also been cultivated as cut flower. Actually Zinnia elegance is originally from Mexico and can be found growing on the low lands to middle elevation ground up to 1,400 meters above sea level.

Zinnia elegans can grow up to 30-50 cm in upright position. The leaves and stalk are roughly hairy. Two leaves grow on opposite direction on each node of the stalk. The bases of the leaves hold the stalk like a node. The leaves are triangular with pointed tips. The bone of each leaf is slightly curved mostly covered with green color.  Each stalk has single flower blooming on the top of it. The flower has various colors from dark red, to yellow. People grow Zinnia elegans by dispersing its seeds on the ground.

Indication

Besides having the ability to cure nipple pain, this herb can also be used to cure such diseases as dysentery, whooping cough,  gonorrhea, and abscess.

Application

OK, now you know the plants and its use but you may wonder how to use the plant to treat the diseases. Depending on the type of illnesses, the herbs can be drunk or applied on the surface of the skin. For example, if you want to cure the whooping cough, you will need to drink the herbs. Boil 10 to 30 grams of the Zinnia herbs. When it is been boiling, turn off the stove and let it cool down for a while. After that you can drink it the water. For outer application, wash the fresh zinnia flower herbs and pound or grind them until they become soft. Apply them to the surfaces of your body that are being affected by such diseases as abscess, nipple pain and then cover them with bandage.

This article is not meant to replace the prescription from a doctor. This should be considered as an informative article which tries to explain that the diseases that we suffer from can be treated with certain medicinal plants. Please, consult your doctor or experienced herbalist to get better advice for your illnesses or ailments.

Studying Herbal Medicine in Kwau village of Arfak Mountains - the Scheme of Ecotourism Promotion

Last month, I went to Arfak Mountains that is located in Manokwari regency of West Papua Province, the Republic of Indonesia. I visited Kwau village. There, I met someone named Samuel Mandacan. He and his families have been learning herbal medicines using only plants that grow in the mountains. The village of Kwau is located far from the main road that connects the mountainous villages with the city of Manokwari. This makes the village quite isolated. So, the villagers or the indigenous people of Arfak mountains in Kwau village must rely on traditional medicines to cure the diseases. Until now the tradition of using herbs is still being preserved by Samuel Mandacan and his brother. Their local wisdom often amazed medical workers in the city because they are able to cure people in their worst condition. I am trying to promote the village to the world through eco-tourism scheme for people who are interested in studying herbal medicine. If you are interested in visiting the "herbs men" you can contact me, Charles Roring, via my email: peace4wp@gmail.com, I will be happy to help you arrange your trip to the region.

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