Javanese

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Javanese (Medicine)

Javanese (pronunciation: /ˌjɑːvəˈniːz/) is a term that refers to anything related to the island of Java, Indonesia, including its people, culture, and language. In the context of medicine, it may refer to traditional Javanese medicine, also known as Jamu.

Etymology

The term "Javanese" originates from the name of the island of Java, which is one of the main islands in the Indonesian archipelago. The term has been used to refer to the people, culture, and language of this region.

Related Terms

  • Jamu: A traditional medicine from Indonesia. It is predominantly a herbal medicine made from natural materials, such as roots, bark, flowers, seeds, leaves and fruits.
  • Herbal Medicine: The study or use of medicinal properties of plants. The scope of herbal medicine is sometimes extended to include fungal and bee products, as well as minerals, shells and certain animal parts.
  • Traditional Medicine: Traditional medicine refers to the knowledge, skills and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness.
  • Indonesia: A Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. It’s known for its beaches, volcanoes, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers.

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