Jamu

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Jamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal medicine that's made from natural ingredients like roots, fruits, flowers, leaves, and seeds. It's often consumed as a drink or smoothie. 

How it's made:

• Jamu is made from a combination of herbs and spices.​

• The ingredients are extracted separately and then combined. ​

• Jamu can be made with honey, milk, royal jelly, or eggs.

• Jamu can be made with a variety of ingredients, including ginger, turmeric, cloves, fennel, lime, and tamarind. ​

• Jamu can be made vegan by using agave or maple syrup instead of honey. ​

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How it's used:

• Jamu is considered a preventative measure to treat the body, mind, and soul. ​

• Jamu is believed to have different properties, such as easing period pain, lowering blood pressure, and reducing muscle aches. ​

• Jamu is consumed by people of all ages. ​

• Jamu is prepared tailored to each customer's age, lifestyle, and health concerns. ​

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How it's practiced: 

• Jamu is a women-led tradition that's passed down informally within families and among neighbors.

• Jamu is also taught in universities.

 

 

Jamu gendhong is part of the journey of Indonesian jamu which has been going on for generations.