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Explore Indonesia's ancient herbal wellness secrets.
If you've ever been intrigued by the interplay of nature and wellbeing, "Jamu: The Ancient Art of Herbal Healing" might just be your cup of tea—quite literally. Engaging with Susan-Jane Beers' explorations of jamu introduces you to a centuries-old tradition that weaves together health, beauty, and nature. It's an enlightening read for anyone passionate about herbal medicine or keen to discover cultural healing practices that have stood the test of time.
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ISBN: 9789625935034
Authors:
Susan-Jane Beers
Publisher: Periplus
Date of Publication: 2001-12-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.8
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An integrated system of inner and outer health and beauty, Indonesian jamu has a 1,200-year-old history, yet it is virtually unknown outside of that country. Now, an experienced writer has devoted herself to understanding jamu: its history, its applications, and its potential for use outside its native environment. Jamu can be found across a broad spectrum of Indonesian life, from home kitchen pharmacies to the personal traveling kits of multinational CEOs. With jamu's reach extending into medicine, massage therapy, and cosmetics, this book chronicles how this holistic practice is used, the materials and ingredients it employs, and its rich background dating back to the ancient Javanese palaces where it was perfected. Author Biography: Susan-Jane Beers is an Asia-based writer for a variety of regional magazines. She researched this book while living in Indonesia from 1990 to 1995 and is committed to demystifying and promoting the use of jamu internationally.
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Explore Indonesia's ancient herbal wellness secrets.
If you've ever been intrigued by the interplay of nature and wellbeing, "Jamu: The Ancient Art of Herbal Healing" might just be your cup of tea—quite literally. Engaging with Susan-Jane Beers' explorations of jamu introduces you to a centuries-old tradition that weaves together health, beauty, and nature. It's an enlightening read for anyone passionate about herbal medicine or keen to discover cultural healing practices that have stood the test of time.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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