Herbal Drink with Turmeric, Tamarind, and Ginger

Jamu (or djamu) is a traditional herbal elixir with several hundred years of history. Many Indonesian ibus (mothers and older women) swear by them to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, and cure minor ailments. One popular belief is that jamu can keep ladies slim and youthful. Of course, this is just native hoo-ha and isn’t 100 percent backed by science. There are many different concoctions using roots and rhizomes such as kunyit (turmeric), ginger, lengkuas (galangal), kencur (Ka