The book takes you on a journey of Indonesian herbal medicine,
jamu, throughout centuries from the engravings on the wall of
Borobudur temple to the streets of Indonesian villages and cities
carried by elegant jamu peddling ladies. This iconic heritage is
nowadays featured at international hotels and malls as part of the
modern trend in health and beauty care. The prominence of jamu
is also apparent in modern spas that represent a current lifestyle.
Dedicated by Dr. Martha Tilaar, an expert in cosmetics and beauty
care who has an undying passion for jamu, this book reveals interesting
aspects of the typical Indonesian herbal medicine.