Jamu Uyup-Uyup, Is It Only for Breast Milk Booster?

Jamu uyup-uyup has diverse benefits. However, the people probably are more familiar with jamu uyup-uyup as booster of breast milk production. From the past until now, jamu uyup-uyup has become one of the effective options for nursing mothers in various regions.  This jamu is also a ‘staple’ of jamu gendong peddlers.

The ingredients of jamu uyup-uyup consists of various plants. The Food Detik page explains that the ingredients include temulawak (Java ginger, Curcuma zanthorrhiza ), temuireng (pink and blue ginger, Curcuma aeruginosa), kunyit putih (white turmeric, Kaempferia rotunda), ginger, temu ireng (pink and blue ginger, Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb), temu mangga (Curcuma mangga Val. van Zip), and papaya leaves. However, in various regions the ingredients vary. There are also those who add katuk leaves (sweet leave, Sauropus androgynus) in the concoction. All the ingredients are mashed, mixed into one, and then squeezed for the juices to be taken.

Jamu uyup-uyup is regarded as a breast milk booster and able to facilitate irregular breast milk production. But actually, this jamu has a myriad of other benefits. This jamu is also suitable for non-breastfeeding mothers.

Based on the study entitled “PENGOBATAN TRADISIONAL (JAMU) DALAM PENGOBATAN IBU NIFAS DAN MENYUSUI DI KABUPATEN TEGAL” (“TRADITIONAL MEDICINE (JAMU) IN THE TREATMENT OF POSTPARTUM AND BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS IN TEGAL REGENCY”  which was published in the Journal SIKLUS Volume 7 Number 1 January 2018, temu giring (Curcuma heyneana) can give a sense of calm, warmth, and freshness in the body. For nursing mothers this is very good because psychologically the mood will be positive, so that the oxytocin hormone can works optimally to produce prolactin (which later becomes breast milk). In general, temu giring is beneficial for anyone who consumes it.

Temu giring

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Turmeric, which is also an ingredient of this jamu, has many beneficial nutrients for the body, such as curcumin, protein, vitamin C, potassium, and phosphorus -ingredients which also will add nutrition for nursing mothers. In general, this jamu also is useful for people who do need additional nutrients.

In addition to the various nutrients previously mentioned, turmeric also has antioxidant properties, so it is useful for preventing the growth of cancer cells, especially in the colon. Still related to cancer prevention, ginger in Jamu uyup-uyup has gingerol that is known to have high antioxidants for cancer prevention.

This jamu, also known as jamu gepyokan, also has a myriad of ingredients that contain anti-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric, ginger, and temu giring are all able to reduce inflammation. Therefore, this jamu is also suitable for people with gout, it can also be used to treat intestinal irritation, and reduce inflammation of hemorrhoids.

Jamu gepyokan are also good for improving the body’s immune system. This is obtained from ingredients that also contain a lot of vitamin C. Katuk leaves, which are widely known as breast milk booster, are actually very good for building the immune system in the body.

Jamu uyup-uyup is believed to be effective for relieving flu and cough. Ephedrine in katuk leaves serves to cure the flu. Ginger is believed to be a cold and cough reliever for ages. The effect of sweating after consuming a drink containing ginger is believed to be a process of removing toxins in the body. Not only flu and cough, this herb is also believed to reduce digestive disorders. Various ingredients used in jamu uyupp-uyup are able to maximize the absorption of nutrients in the intestines so that the digestive process is smoother.

Due to its myriad of benefits, jamu uyup-uyup has become one of the most popular jamu from the past until now. This jamu is still often sold by jamu gendong traders who often go around from house to house. The instant products have also been sold in modern shops.