About us  

Established in 1985 in Hainan, The Jamu Shop offers TCM inspired treatments for common skin problems as well as the use of obscure formulas that have been carefully preserved by forerunners of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

From the Spice Islands of Indonesia, through the vast empire of China, to the mountains of India, we long to usher in holistic remedies that address the elements of physical tensions we face through our hectic lifestyles, radical environment and hapless diet. Remedies include those for skin problems as well as other common ailments.

Uniting this knowledge we introduce to you the world of traditional Asian remedies and the evolving field of fusion cosmetics blending the herbal knowledge of the East and the cosmetic science of the West.

These special formulations and treatments, rooted deep in a century of knowledge and quality, provide for the basis of our traditional healing systems. By practicing these ancestral secrets we balance the body, comfort the mind and free the spirit. More importantly, we urged every reader to exercise restraint in food and lifestyle habits. Preventive measures taken early is the best medicine. No product can replace the self healing mechanism of the body.

Our ancestors experimented with all types of leaves, flowers, roots and tubers to discover what useful properties they hold. Various combinations of different ingredients were found to restore health and beauty. It is with this sacred knowledge that the origins of traditional medicine is founded. It is an act of love to realize the properties of natural substances in an attempt to help another.

Specialty products

Traditional Chinese Medicine has made great contributions to the development of dermatological science. Many therapeutic methods based on the application of (one or more) ingredients (now used throughout the world) originated in China. For instance, Sulphur was used to treat scabies long before the time of Christ. Metallic essence was also first used in treating skin diseases in China. Other innovative usages include the oil of Semen Hydnocarpi for leprosy and Arsenic preparations for syphilis.
　
Skin diseases are among the most common diseases of the people. Traditional Chinese Medicine is renowned for its rich experience in treating dermatological disorders of all kinds through its applications of its principles of differentiation and treatment. As in other Chinese medical specialties, these principles and therapeutic methods are based on the fundamental theories of Traditional Chinese medicine. Since different stages of a single disease may manifest similarly, therefore, in Chinese Medicine, one may use different therapies to treat the same disease and similar therapies to treat different diseases as long as they present similar symptoms. From Magic to Medicine: There is a list of prominent Chinese physicians that have shaped the evolution of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Click here to see their contributions and medical philosophy. 

Quality products

The Jamu Shop is not a single brand entity. This is because many excellent herbal products are produced with proprietary methods and formulas which which are not easily duplicated. Hence, The Jamu Shop is about good proprietary products that works - regardless of its packaging or brand. The Jamu Shop is not just committed to bringing you the best products - we are committed to bringing you products that are compliant to the highest standard. Look out for the following quality compliant codes or logos on your products:

Indonesian Jamu

Each remedy must be tested by the Ministry of Health and receive the DepKes number indicating it is both safe and non toxic. As to effectiveness - A brand of jamu may work very well for one person may but it may not be successful for another, so as with western medicines, you need to try different brands till you find the one that works best for you.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Today, with more stringent quality requirements, the production and distribution of TCM medicated products require the safety and manufacture approval codes. Some of these products will feature the safety logo.