Kerokan

Kerokan

Kerokan is a traditional Indonesian folk cure, wherein a coin or ladle is drawn across the back. This action supposedly helps to release "wind" from the body by increasing blood flow near the skin's surface. [http://www.mmail.com.my/Current_News/mm/Style/SFeature/20060920115133/Article/index.html] The practice can also cause marking or injury.

External links

* [http://www.expat.or.id/medical/masukangin.html What is Masuk Angin?] at www.expat.or.id
* [http://www.planetmole.org/indonesian-news/kerokan-a-healing-process-indonesia.html Kerokan - A Healing Process: Indonesia] at www.planetmole.org
* [http://www.mmail.com.my/Current_News/mm/Style/SFeature/20060920115133/Article/index.html Spa Scoop: Ancient wisdom therapies] at www.mmail.com.my


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