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12 Jamu Recipes for Health & Wellbeing
Traditional Indonesian Herbal Elixirs – Discover the Power of Jamu
Jamu, the centuries-old Indonesian herbal wellness drink, combines natural ingredients like roots, spices, and leaves, renowned for their health-enhancing properties. Below, we’ve gathered 12 distinct recipes with targeted health benefits for immune support, digestive wellness, and energy enhancement.
4 Jamu Recipes for Immune Support and General Wellness
4 Jamu Recipes for Digestive Health and Detoxification
4 Jamu Recipes for Energy and Beauty Enhancement
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1. Empon-Empon – Anti-Inflammatory Immune Boost
Ingredients: 300g ginger, 200g Javanese ginger, 4 pandan leaves, 4 lemongrass stalks, 2 cinnamon sticks, water
Instructions: Boil ingredients for 20 minutes, strain.
Benefits: Reduces inflammation, protects against infections, immune support.
2. Jamu Beras Kencur – Immunity Boosting and Digestive Aid
Ingredients: 200g rice, 100g aromatic ginger, 1 spoonful tamarind, 200g palm sugar, 1.5 liters water
Instructions: Soak rice, boil other ingredients for 15 mins, blend and strain.
Benefits: Boosts immunity, aids digestion, enhances energy.
3. Jamu Kunyit Asam – Anti-Inflammatory and Menstrual Health
Ingredients: 400g turmeric, 250g palm sugar, 100g tamarind, 2 liters water
Instructions: Roast turmeric, peel, blend with tamarind and water, add palm sugar and strain.
Benefits: Anti-inflammatory, menstrual health, antioxidant.
4. Wedang Sereh – Digestive Aid and Detox
Ingredients: 300g lemongrass, 100g brown sugar, 3 lime leaves, 600ml water
Instructions: Boil lemongrass, lime leaves, add brown sugar and cloves, strain.
Benefits: Stress relief, detox, digestive aid.
4 Jamu Recipes for Digestive Health and Detoxification
1. Jeniper (Jeruk Nipis Peras) – Digestive Booster
Ingredients: 500ml water, 1 lime, 1 spoonful sugar
Instructions: Squeeze lime into water, add sugar, serve warm.
Benefits: Digestive health, immunity, hydration.
2. Teh Jahe – Ginger Tea for Nausea and Digestion
Ingredients: 2 large ginger pieces, tea bag, 500ml water
Instructions: Boil ginger, add tea, strain, add honey or lemon if desired.
Benefits: Aids digestion, reduces nausea, supports weight loss.
3. Jamu Pahitan – Detoxifying Liver Tonic
Ingredients: Bitter herbs, tamarind, water
Instructions: Boil all ingredients for 10 minutes, strain.
Benefits: Detoxifies liver, reduces blood sugar, aids digestion.
4. Brotowali Jamu – Skin and Liver Cleanse
Ingredients: Brotowali stems, water, honey (optional)
Instructions: Boil brotowali for 20 mins, strain and add honey.
Benefits: Cleanses toxins, supports liver health, enhances skin clarity.
4 Jamu Recipes for Energy and Beauty Enhancement
1. Jamu Sinom – Skin and Mood Rejuvenator
Ingredients: Young tamarind leaves, palm sugar, water
Instructions: Boil tamarind leaves and palm sugar, strain.
Benefits: Rejuvenates skin, reduces body heat, enhances mood.
2. Jamu Cabe Puyang – Energy and Joint Relief
Ingredients: Cabe (chili), puyang root, ginger, water
Instructions: Boil ingredients for 15 minutes, strain.
Benefits: Relieves joint pain, boosts energy, reduces fatigue.
3. Loloh Cemcem – Skin and Circulation Booster
Ingredients: Cemcem leaves, lime, water, palm sugar
Instructions: Blend cemcem leaves with water, add lime and palm sugar.
Benefits: Enhances skin, refreshes body, boosts circulation.
4. Loloh Mangga Muda – Refreshing Body Tonic
Ingredients: Young mango, lime, palm sugar, water
Instructions: Blend young mango with lime, add water and palm sugar.
Benefits: Refreshes, reduces body heat, uplifts mood.
