Jamu is a healing juice that originates from Indonesia, where there are many varieties of this healing herbal root infusion typically including turmeric and ginger root.

This version, the most common we found in Bali, was made with fresh turmeric root and ginger blended up with water, then strained, and sweetened with manuka honey, finished with a squeeze of citrus. Very refreshing during the hot months, yet soothing and warming during the cold months.

Turmeric has a particularly soothing effect on my old tired achy bones, relieving aches and pains after workouts and hikes.

It contains powerful anti-inflammatory agents that in my opinion work just as well as Advil, without any side effects or harm to the liver.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup fresh turmeric roots, rinsed, no need to peel

3/4 cup fresh ginger roots, rinsed, no need to peel

4 cups of water or coconut water

1 tsp manuka honey

Squeeze of lemon, lime or citrus to taste

METHOD

If making in a blender, slice the turmeric and ginger into thin disks (leave skin on) place in a blender and add 2 cups water. Blend for about 1 minute. Let stand 30 minutes, strain into bowl, then pour into a quart jar, add remaining two cups of water. ( If drinking this hot, feel free to leave out the remaining two cups- see notes) You can either add the sweetener and citrus to the jar, or add to your glass when serving.

If using an electric juicer, juice whole roots. You should end up with about 1 cup of golden liquid combined. Add a little water to the juicer to extract more of the juice if you want. Place this in a quart jar, pitcher or container. Feel free to fill the quart jar with water, sweetening with maple and squeezing with citrus.