Jamu is an ancient herbal medicine from Indonesia that uses Ayurvedic principles to address a wide range of ailments.
Although it is wildly popular in Indonesia, you can be forgiven for not immediately recognizing this extraordinary herbal remedy.
Until recently, it was not possible to get high-quality Jamu outside of Indonesia, meaning the wider world missed out on its health benefits.
One of the more interesting properties of Jamu is the way in which it assists with weight loss and control.
Before we take a closer look at how Jamu can help you lose weight, it is important that you understand a little bit more about Jamu.
What is Jamu?
There is evidence of Jamu being used for hundreds of years in Indonesia as a natural remedy and medicine.
The concept of herbal drinks and remedies came to Indonesia from Ayurvedic medicine, which originated on the Indian subcontinent.
Jamu is most likely to have made its way to Indonesia through Indian Ocean trade routes, where cultural exchanges regularly occurred.
Every morning in Indonesian towns and cities, women trained in mixing up potent mixtures of Jamu begin the task of preparing the herbs and spices necessary to make fresh Jamu. They then spend their day selling blends of these herbs and spices to their customers.
The vendors use their years of experience, and the wisdom passed down to them to diagnose common issues and provide the herbal mix that will address them.
Jamu is a cultural phenomenon in Indonesia and even though modern medicine is widely used, drinking Jamu is a daily ritual for many Indonesians.
Although there is a wide range of health benefits for those who drink Jamu, one of the more interesting ones is weight loss.
How Can Jamu Help You Lose Weight?
Jamu is not inherently a diet drink, but that is a good thing. Too many pills and potions promise a miracle solution to weight loss which is almost always too good to be true.
What Jamu does is improve your general health and wellbeing, and by helping you build a healthy foundation, assists you on your weight loss journey.
Here are just some of the ways in which Jamu can help you lose weight.
Detox
Jamu is a great way to put your body through a rapid detox. The natural compound found in Jamu help to remove harmful toxins from your body, improving your overall health.
Losing weight is about improving your general health while shedding some pounds, and Jamu helps you build a healthy foundation for your weight loss journey.
Aids Digestion
Many of the herbs and spices found in Jamu assist with digestion and intestinal issues. There is evidence to suggest that Jamu can accelerate the digestion process.
By accelerating natural digestion, fewer calories are absorbed, aiding weight loss. Overall, improving the health of your digestive system is positive for your general health and wellbeing.
Improves Blood Circulation
Many ingredients in Jamu have wide-ranging benefits for your cardiovascular system, and improved circulation is considered an important factor in weight loss.
Holding excess weight on your body has a measurable impact on circulation. Using Jamu begins to reverse those effects and place you in the best position to maintain a healthier weight in the future.
Reduces Stress
Exercise and diet both have a massive impact on your health and weight, but psychological factors cannot be discounted as a contributory factor.
Stress, depression, and other more intangible factors have a proven impact on wellbeing and weight gain.
Calming ingredients in Jamu such as ginger help reduce stress levels, which can help you maintain a healthier lifestyle.
General Health Benefits of Jamu
Along with the ability to help you shed some excess pounds, Jamu has a whole host of additional health benefits that can help you lead a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Talking about the health benefits of Jamu can be tricky because no two recipes are the same. Family recipes for Jamu are passed down from one generation to the next, and there are many regional variations.
There are however some core ingredients that are commonly found in Jamu, such as ginger, honey, nutmeg, turmeric, cinnamon and jasmine.
Here are just some of the more well known and proven benefits of drinking Jamu.
Anti-Inflammatory
Many Jamu recipes use ginger or other herbs in the ginger family as their base, which gives the drink exceptional anti-inflammatory properties.
This makes Jamu a great choice if you are experiencing any kind of gastrointestinal inflammation or suffer from any aches or sprains.
Rich in Anti-Oxidants
Honey is a primary sweetener for traditional Jamu, but The Jamu Group has opted to use coconut sugar as a more natural sweetener. Many people like to add a touch of honey to their Jamu to sweeten the taste.
Antioxidants reduce free radicals in your body, which are known to cause heart and kidney disease, cancer and many other diseases.
Liver and Kidney Detox
The combination of ginger, turmeric, and tamarind commonly found in Jamu is great at purging toxins from your liver and kidneys.
We all accumulate these toxins in our everyday life. Purging them helps to boost your immunity and improve your general health.
Try Jamu for Yourself Today
Luckily, you don’t need to go all the way to Indonesia to experience high-quality Jamu. To make this healing herbal tonic available to more people, The Jamu Group has developed an all-natural powdered Jamu.
Using the best herbs and spices from the Indonesian archipelago , these Jamu drink powders have all the healing benefits of the original in a far more convenient form.
All you need to do is add warm water and stir! No blending or chopping is required, meaning you can fit a healthy glass of Jamu into your morning routine no matter how busy you are. Jamu from The Jamu Group is equally delicious added to your smoothie, protein shake or favourite healthy juice.
Choose your favorite blend of Jamu from The Jamu Group and try it for yourself today.
