MesaStila
demonstrated its unique and innovative concept, winning a coveted category of
the 2012 Asia Spa Awards – Holistic Treatment of the Year. This paid homage to
the luxury standards, originality, ecological awareness, and excellence in spa
services. The award-winning treatment: Traditional Jamu & Harmonic Healing
amalgamates the experience of a therapeutic Jamu serving, with a relaxing “harmonic-healing” treatment.
Traditional
Javanese herbal remedies called Jamu are believed to have been heavily influenced
by the Indian traditions of Ayurveda, which came to Java during the period of
the Mataram Kingdom - over 1300 years ago.
The
use of Jamu was initially limited to the palaces and royal households of places
like Jogjakarta and Solo; however, as books and scrolls containing recipes and
information were revealed, the wider population of Indonesia has partaken in
the healing art of Jamu. A recent study (in 2010) by the Department of Health
in Indonesia found that 58% of Indonesians had consumed Jamu; with the survey
indicating that over 95% of Jamu consumers benefitted from consuming the
traditional medicine.
A holistic therapy
based on the notion that if disease comes from nature, then so must the cure, Jamu uses an
array of teas, tonics, pills, creams and powders to cure, or prevent, every
ailment imaginable. The ingredients are economical, widely available and
simple: nutmeg to treat insomnia, guava for diarrhea, lime to promote weight
loss and basil to counter body odor. There is also an association between Jamu and white
magic; indeed, many indigenous healers insist on dispensing Jamu on
auspicious dates or in conjunction with animist spells that predate the arrival
of Islam in the archipelago.
Jamu shops in local
towns and villages sell the ingredients, or prepare the Jamu on the spot as
required by buyers. Jamu ladies also wander the streets to sell Jamu, and at
MesaStila the Jamu experience may be enjoyed at breakfast between 07:00 &
10:00, or later on in the Warkop Coffee (coffee house). In addition, there is
an interactive Jamu display to be found at the Club House, and a variety of
therapies offered in the Spa – as highlighted by the recent award-winning Traditional
Jamu & Harmonic Healing.
Nowadays, Jamu is mass
manufactured and exported and it is gaining international interest. To
experience the real traditions of Jamu during your stay, guests may spend time
a traditional Jamu Master at MesaStila. Pak Rahman can be booked by appointment
for a personal consultation...
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