Publisher's Synopsis
When there is evidence that traditional herbal remedies and natural products have some efficacy, they can often be called nutraceuticals. This book deals with the principles, applications, and clinical evidence of Indonesian Jamu, the term that comprises the use of Indonesian indigenous herbal medicines. In the health care system, Jamu is integrated with conventional medicines. Therefore, Jamu is very popular not only in rural but also in urban areas and used by all age groups. In four parts, the 24 chapters in book, deal the Chemical characterization of Jamu, the production and distribution of Jamu products, application of Jamu in some conditions, and finally, clinical evidence.
