@article{oai:ir.kagoshima-u.ac.jp:00008386, author = {Riswan, Soedarsono and Sangat-Roemantyo, Harini}, issue = {1}, journal = {南太平洋研究, South Pacific Study}, month = {Nov}, note = {Jamu is a word in Javanese tribe language, which means the traditional medicine from plants. Today, jamu has been adopted into the Indonesian language and has become a common and popular Indonesian word with the similar meaning. Based on its uses, jamu can be distinguished into five categories of mcdicines, health-cares, beauty-cares (cosmetics), tonics or beverages and body's endurance or protection. This paper discusses the results on ethno-medicinal plant studies from some areas in Java and also data from the secondary sources and references.}, pages = {1--10}, title = {Jamu as Traditional Medicine in Java, Indonesia}, volume = {23}, year = {2002} }