Jamu (Traditional Health Tonics)

Jamu (Traditional Health Tonics)is one of the best approval system for a medicine is hundreds of years of trial and error. This is why researchers often turn to traditional remedies for sources of new drugs. One of the most common ingredients in jame is fresh kunyit (turmeric) which accounts for its yellow and orange colors. Fresh jamus areoften served in special warungs where they are mixed with a little raw egg and honey. Dry packaged jamu is available in any Indonesian drug store for everything from sexual potency to flatulence.

Ibu Riana's All Purpose Health Tonic

Slice 2 inches of fresh turmeric and an inch of fresh turmeric and inch of fresh kencur into thin slivers. Boil for 15 minutes in 2 cups of water. Add some tamarind and honey and allow to cool.