jámu
Jámu is a term for traditional Indonesian herbal medicine and tonics, prepared from natural plant materials such as roots, bark, leaves, and seeds. Jámu varieties are used for general wellness, digestive issues, vitality, and minor ailments. It encompasses a wide range of recipes rather than a single standardized medicine, reflecting regional plant knowledge and preferences.
Historically widespread across the Indonesian archipelago, júmú has long been part of households and community healing.
Preparation typically involves infusing or decocting plant material in hot water, sometimes pounding ingredients into pastes
Regulation and safety are handled in Indonesia by the national food and drug authority (BPOM). While many