For instance, various research studies on turmeric, a major jamu ingredient, have shown that turmeric contains active anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial substances.

Meanwhile, ginger – another jamu staple – contains lots of vitamin C and magnesium, which could help boost your body’s immune system, keeping bacteria and viral infections at bay.

Curcumin has a slightly repellent aroma, yet is highly useful for your physical health, helping you with digestive problems, such as gastric acid issues.

Beras kencur (rice and galangal) has proven its efficacy in helping people to overcome influenza and boost their stamina thanks to its rich antioxidant content. 

According to BioFarma research integration project senior manager Neni Nurainy, while waiting for the clinical trials of the COVID-19 vaccine to finish, people can start developing the positive habit of drinking jamu regularly to boost their immune system.

“Indonesia is a country with the second greatest biodiversity in the world [second only to Brazil]. There are various medicinal plants which we can use as antiviral herbs. We can also extract the essences of these plants to turn them into disinfectants,” Neni said during a webinar held on Nov. 18 themed "Vaccine and Herbal Medicine: Can They Go Hand-in-Hand?".

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