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Why are worms considered nutritious?
Risks of consuming worm boiled water
1. Bacterial and parasitic contamination
2. Potential allergies
3. There is no clear dosage
4. Delaying proper treatment
Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Treatment uses boiled water or extract
earthworm
for
typhoid
has long been popular in society.Some people even find it effective because it is believed to help reduce inflammation.
However, how is this practice actually viewed from a medical perspective?
Typhus or typhoid fever is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi.This disease is often found in children, especially in developing countries like Indonesia.
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In the midst of the high number of cases, various alternative traditional treatments have emerged, including consuming boiled water from worms.
Why are worms considered nutritious?
Traditionally, earthworms (Lumbricus rubellus) have been used as a medicine for typhoid because they contain the compound Lumbricin-1.This compound is believed to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity.
Apart from that, worm extract is also known to contain phenolic compounds which have antioxidant properties.This substance has the potential to help reduce inflammation in the body, including in typhus patients.
Several laboratory studies have also shown that there is an inhibitory zone for the growth of Salmonella typhi bacteria when given worm extract.However, these findings do not necessarily mean that it is safe or effective for human consumption.
Launching research with the title
The Effect of Boiled Water from Earthworms (Lumbricus Rubellus) Decocta Method and Infusion Method on the Growth of Salmonella typhi Bacteria Invitro
published in the Palembang Health Polytechnic, stated that although the results of laboratory tests looked promising, experts emphasized that the evidence for the use of worm boiled water for typhoid in humans was still very limited.
The majority of research is carried out on bacterial cultures in the laboratory or on animals.There are no clinical trials that can confirm that worm boiled water is safe, effective and has a clear dosage for humans.
In other words, the benefits are only potential, not medically proven.
Risks of consuming worm boiled water
Consuming worm boiled water is not without danger.Here are some risks:
1. Bacterial and parasitic contamination
Worms live in bacteria-rich soil.If the cleaning process is not completely sterile, the boiled water has the potential to carry other dangerous bacteria that can worsen the infection.
2. Potential allergies
Some people may be sensitive to certain animal proteins.Consuming worm boiled water can trigger allergic reactions such as itching, nausea, vomiting, or even shortness of breath.
3. There is no clear dosage
Unlike medical drugs which go through strict clinical trials, worm boiled water does not have a standard dosage.Excess consumption can actually cause unexpected side effects.
4. Delaying proper treatment
The biggest danger is when typhus patients delay medical treatment because they rely on boiled worm water.In fact, typhoid requires special antibiotics which can only be prescribed by medical personnel.
Delaying treatment can make the condition worse, even triggering complications such as intestinal bleeding and intestinal leakage.
Although there are potential benefits based on initial research, the use of boiled worm water to treat typhus has not been proven safe or effective for humans.The risk of contamination and delay of medical treatment makes this practice not recommended.
If you experience typhus symptoms such as high fever, weakness, diarrhea or constipation, see a doctor immediately.Appropriate and rapid treatment is much safer than trying therapies for which clinical evidence is still weak.
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