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 pedding ladies. This iconic heritage is nowadays is nowadays featured at international hotels and beauty care. The prominence of jamu is also apparent in modern spas that represent a currentlifestyle.

Dedicated by Dr. Martha Tilaar, expert in cosmetics and beauty care who has an undying passion for Jamu this books reveals interesting aspects of the typical Indonesian herbal medicine