Indonesia has an extraordinary wealth of jamu. From Sabang to Merauke, each region has its own distinctive concoction. Here are the 10 most popular types of traditional jamu that have been proven effective for generations.
1. Kunir Asem (Turmeric Tamarind)
Ingredients: Fresh turmeric, tamarind, palm sugar
Benefits: Supports digestion, relieves bloating, anti-inflammatory, natural detox
Best time: Morning before breakfast
Taste: Fresh sour with slight warmth in throat
2. Beras Kencur (Rice & Aromatic Ginger)
Ingredients: Aromatic ginger, roasted rice, palm sugar, ginger
Benefits: Relieves body aches, increases appetite, warms body
Best time: Afternoon or before bed
Taste: Sweet warmth with distinctive aromatic ginger scent
3. Cabai Puyang (Long Pepper & Bitter Ginger)
Ingredients: Javanese long pepper, bitter ginger, palm sugar
Benefits: Relieves persistent muscle aches, improves blood circulation, energizes
Best time: Morning or afternoon
Taste: Penetrating spicy warmth
4. Betel Leaf
Ingredients: Fresh betel leaves, palm sugar
Benefits: Maintains natural body cleanliness, freshens breath, natural antiseptic
Best time: Anytime
Taste: Distinctive fresh with slight astringency and mild bitterness
5. Temulawak (Javanese Ginger)
Ingredients: Javanese ginger, tamarind, palm sugar
Benefits: Supports liver health, increases appetite, antioxidant
Best time: Before meals
Taste: Mild bitterness with distinctive temulawak aroma
6. Red Ginger
Ingredients: Red ginger, palm sugar, lemongrass
Benefits: Warms body, relieves cold symptoms, anti-nausea
Best time: Evening or during cold weather
Taste: Strong spicy warmth
7. White Turmeric
Ingredients: White turmeric (Curcuma zedoaria), palm sugar
Benefits: Supports immune system, high antioxidants
Best time: Morning
Taste: Characteristic bitterness with slight sweetness
8. Kunci Sirih (Fingerroot & Betel)
Ingredients: Fingerroot, betel leaves, palm sugar
Benefits: Maintains body freshness, women's health
Best time: Morning or afternoon
Taste: Fresh with slight astringency
9. Sinom (Young Tamarind Leaf)
Ingredients: Young tamarind leaves, turmeric, palm sugar
Benefits: Refreshes body, maintains skin health
Best time: Midday during hot weather
Taste: Fresh sweet and sour
10. Uyup-Uyup / Gejahan
Ingredients: Ginger, aromatic ginger, sambiloto, various spices
Benefits: Increases breast milk production for nursing mothers
Best time: Morning and afternoon
Taste: Complex, warm, slightly bitter
Choose the Jamu That Suits Your Needs
Of the 10 types above, Sriwantri provides the 4 most popular: Kunir Asem, Beras Kencur, Cabai Puyang, and Betel Leaf. All freshly crafted daily from selected ingredients, without preservatives, delivered throughout Indonesia.