Javanese post-natal treatment

Javanese women have their secret for post natal body treatment. 7 days after the delivery they put tapel (tah-pehl), mixture of slaked limestone, lime juice, betel leaf and cajuput oil on their stomach. Afterwards, bengkung (behng-koong), cotton wrap of 15 cm wide and 10 meters long binded tightly around the tummy (below breast to hip area). The binder sits there all day, and taking off in the afternoon for a hot shower to cleanse. This treatment repeat daily for 40 days.



Pilis (peelees) is a forehead mask for relieving head ache and restore vision. Parem (pah-reamp) is a water based lotion of rice, ginger and pepper to warms legs and arms and ease the blood circulation. With all the treatment mom’s body will back to initial shape very soon as it is before pregnancy and have a good overall health. Indonesian jamu manufacturers such Nyonya Meneer, Jamu Iboe and Simona have a complete post natal jamus package for no fuss home treatment.