2023-06-28 16:00:40
Are you a bit fed up with classic healthy drinkss, between tea, flavored water and smoothies, you are looking for a little of originality ?
This is good, because in this article we are offering you the opportunity to discover a super healthy drink, with multiple health benefits, low in calories and out of the ordinary: jamu.
Also read: Heatwave: try these 7 low-calorie drinks to quench your thirst this summer
Jamu, a drink from Indonesia
Jamu originates from Javaan Indonesian island, and has a history dating back nearly 1,200 years.
Rumor has it that this drink dates back to the days of the Hindu kingdom in the city of Mataram, and was used by princesses who sought to take care of their beauty and health.
In the 15th century, Indonesia adopted Islam as its religion, with the exception of Bali, the archipelago was then subject to strong migration.
Therefore this sacred recipe is spreading throughout the countryand later, throughout the world, since now, there are more than 1,000 companies producing and exporting this product.
Indeed, in the 19th century, when Europe had to face health problems, many doctors and scientists discovered jamu and its magical powers.
Several books on the subject will even be published, first in 1829 by a German physicist, then in 1911 by a Dutchwoman.
More than just a drink, jamu is a holistic concept
A large number of Indonesians prefer to turn to traditional remedies rather than drugs, in order to avoid chemicals and side effects, but also for financial reasons.
The jamu thus falls within the scope of traditional herbal and preventive medicines. You must know that nearly 50% of Indonesians consume it daily.
Moreover, the term jamu finds its origins in two words:
“Oesodo” which means “health”; “Djampi” which is defined as “healing with medicinal plants”.
It exists nearly 300 different jamu recipesthe idea being to adapt its composition to the needs of the patient, in order to create balance and harmony with the environment and the elements.
The objective is to treat an organ in a targeted way, but also to take into consideration the rest of the body.
The herbalist’s recipes and knowledge are passed down traditionally, from generation to generation.
Medicinal herbs with multiple benefits
The jamu is used to preventive and not curative.
Its objective, unlike Western medicine, is not to fight a disease, but to provide the essential elements not to be affected or to help patients recover more quickly.
This drink is famous for:
Improve general health; Purify the blood; Treating male virility; Soothe menstrual pain; Fight once morest infertility; Bring vitality; Stimulate the immune system; Strengthen endurance; Reduce acne; Bring down the fever; Relieve muscle pain; Naturally produce antibodies; Etc.
However, the medicinal plants used must be consumed regularly and take time to take effect.
For noticeable results, we recommend adopting jamu in your health routine and drinking a small shot every day, diluted or not.
The secret ingredients of jamu
Jamu is a drink composed of medicinal herbs and mainly roots, plants and spices such as cinnamonnutmeg, cloves, cardamom, fennel, pepper, cumin, tamarind, coriander, betel leaves or chilli.
Its ingredients are divided into 3 categories:
The main ingredients; Secondary ingredients; Ingredients added to enhance its pronounced bitter taste.
However, there are certain key ingredients that are almost always found in the composition of jamu, because they offer a multitude of benefits.
Notably :
Tamarind, very rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, improves constipation and relieves nausea. Its sweet and sour taste combats the bitterness of other ingredients’; Ginger, which can relieve gastrointestinal pain and cramps, or reduce inflammation and arthritic disorders. Powerful antioxidant, it would act once morest the risk of cancer; Turmeric, which offers dietary effects and has benefits once morest most cancers.
You must know that pure jamu is very strongfor this reason, it is often diluted, with water, coffee or another drink, in order to attenuate its potency.
But he is also quite possible to drink it in shot.
Where to find jamu?
As you will have understood, the best place to buy Jamu is to go to Indonesia!
It is easily found in the street with itinerant merchants or on the shelves.
In this case, it is sold without a label and is made from fresh ingredients and without preservatives.
You can also order a jamu, to deal with a specific problem, and in this case, locals will prepare it for you instantly.
From France, there are various shops, live or onlinewhich are specialized either in organic health products or in Indonesian articles.
For example, the house of Indonesia or Sensaterra.
While in Indonesia, you will only pay a few cents for your healthy drink, by providing you in France, the price will be greatly increased and multiplied by 10.
You can then decide to make your own jamu.
Our jamu recipes
It is always better to opt for organic and fresh ingredients.
The ideal is to drink the preparation immediately, or within a few days, in order to preserve all its benefits.
Jamu to fight viruses
To make this jamu, you will need:
Of a lemon; Of an orange; From a turmeric root; Half a centimeter of fresh ginger; Honey ; 50 ml of water; 2 ice cubes.
Start by peeling the citrus fruits and put them in a blender with all the other ingredients, until you get a smooth texture.
It’s already ready!
Jamu anti inflammatoire
For this preparation, you will need:
13 g of fresh turmeric; 25g ginger; 1/2 onion; 1 clove of garlic; 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon of agave syrup; 1 teaspoon of lemon juice; Half a liter of water; A pinch of black pepper.
Peel and cut the ingredients, and put everything in a blender.
Then pour your mixture into a saucepan and boil, then pass it through a sieve.
Finally, once cooled, pour the preparation into a glass bottle and put it in the fridge.
You will be able to enjoy it for a few days.
Updated by Quentin on: 06/28/2023
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