Traditional medicine using herbal ingredients has long existed in Indonesia, long before modern medicine developed. Although they are often ancient, these herbal remedies are still not trusted until now.
There are many reasons why herbal therapy is still a treatment option and a means of healing. The cost of medical treatment is more expensive, the ingredients are easily available, the manufacture is simple, the side effects are relatively minimal, plus a low price.
In fact, many suitable diseases can be cured with herbal ingredients. Starting from sore throat, stomach pain, and fever.
Herbal therapy treatment by utilizing medicinal plants or animal products that contain nutritious substances to fight disease. In Indonesia, there are so many plants used for herbal therapy.
For example, Ginseng is known to lighten and increase endurance, brain function, and increase energy. Meanwhile, turmeric contains many antioxidants that are useful for warding off free radicals.
The ingredients that are often processed in the form of herbs are also unable to lower cholesterol, maintain the digestive system, lower blood sugar levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.