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Indonesian herbal healing: the science and lore of jamu herbal preparations and treatments

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Indonesian Herbal Healing explores the centuries-old tradition of jamu, Indonesia’s herbal medicine system that combines natural remedies with cultural and spiritual practices. Susan-Jane Beers, an expert in herbal therapies, documents more than 100 traditional recipes made from roots, bark, flowers, seeds, and spices commonly found across the Indonesian archipelago. The book blends scientific research with traditional wisdom, showing how jamu is used for healing, beauty, vitality, and overall well-being. It also contextualizes jamu within Indonesia’s cultural history, rituals, and community practices, bridging modern herbal medicine with local traditions.

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SS 635.7 BEE i

Publisher

Singapore : Tuttle., 2024

Collation

191 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780804857734

Classification

635.7

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Subject(s)

Jamu (Medicine) -- Indonesia
Traditional medicine -- Indonesia
Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- Indonesia

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Susan-Jane Beers

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