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natural deodorant. Jambu mawar(a kind of rose apple) gives a fresh breath.
Other cosmetics are for topical application such as bedak dingin(cool
powder) and lulur(scrubbing powder).
An examination on the microbiological quality of seven kinds of jamu
and their raw materials was conducted according to the requirements of
microbial contamination in traditional medicine, issued by the Department
of Health of Indonesia.^42 Contamination was not significant. It was
suggested that certain plants be scanned for antibacterial and antifungal
activity.

More information

National Ayurvedic Medical Association: http://www.ayurveda-nama.org
National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine: http://tinyurl.com/2qd89j
The Ayurvedic Institute: http://www.ayurveda.com
Unani Herbal Healing: http://www.unani.com
Ayurvedic Medical Association UK: 59 Dulverton Road, Selsdon, South Croydon, Surrey
CR2 8PJ
Tel: 0208 657 6147
Fax: 0208 333 7904
Email: Dr. [email protected]

Further reading

Godagama S. Ayurveda. London: Kyle Cathie, 2001.
Kapoor LD. CRC Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press,
2000.
Williamson E. Ayurveda: introduction for pharmacists. Pharm J2006; 276 :108–10.

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