Nadis Herbal's Jamu Class: Bali's Traditional Herbal Ritual

2026年6月21日

【Nadis Herbal（ナディス・ハーバル）】のジャムークラスでバリ島のハーブ療法を体験！

No trip to Bali is complete without a hands-on taste of local culture.

In Ubud, Nadis Herbal's Jamu Class has been a beloved favorite for nearly a decade.

Jamu is Indonesia's age-old herbal tradition, made from ingredients like turmeric and ginger.

Every visitor we've brought along has left with a smile — here's why this workshop is so special.

This article is perfect for:

・Travelers who want an authentic taste of Balinese culture

・You’re passionate about herbs, holistic wellness, and natural remedies.

・Anyone looking for a fun activity to share with friends or family

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Location & Access

✅ A boutique right in central Ubud, on Jalan Suweta

✅ Their production workshop, about a 20-minute drive from central Ubud

Classes are held at either location, depending on group size and availability.

A Truly Local Experience

The Jamu Class introduces you to a natural healing tradition that's been part of Balinese life for generations.

You'll work with fresh herbs, flowers, spices, and rice.

Everything is gentle enough to use on your body, and you'll make things like herbal compresses and body oils.

Think of it as part cooking class, part spa workshop.

In Bali, when someone catches a cold, the go-to remedy isn't a pill — it's turmeric and honey. This everyday practice of healing with natural plants is called Jamu.

Some say its roots trace back to Ayurvedic tradition.

Highlight #1: Hands-On with a Traditional Recipe

Making boreh (herbal compress) the traditional way

I (Yuki) actually took this class myself, ten years ago.

At the time, I was struggling badly with eczema. During the class, I applied one of the herbal compresses directly to my skin.

Normally I couldn't stop scratching, but this time there was no itching at all. I kept using a version of the compress adapted for my skin, and within about a week, my eczema had cleared up.

These days, you'd never guess I ever had it — people are always surprised when I tell them.

(Results may vary from person to person.)

You'll actually get to try what you make on your own skin during the class.

A shoulder-baring dress is provided so you can apply the treatment easily

It's a wonderfully unique feeling. The herbal compress (boreh), ground by hand with a stone mortar, starts out like a wet scrub, then dries and flakes away as your skin absorbs the herbs — something you can only really understand by feeling it yourself.

Highlight #2: Taste It, Take It Home

This isn't a class where you just watch — you get your hands involved.

You'll slice aloe and turmeric, and grind spices and rice with a traditional stone mortar.

It really does feel like a cooking class, and that's part of the fun. Instruction is in English, spoken slowly, with plenty of gestures to help things along.

(Japanese-speaking staff may also be available.)

Even friends who aren't confident in English had no trouble following along and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

If you're visiting Bali, this age-old herbal tradition is well worth experiencing firsthand.

Information

Area	Ubud
Name	Nadis Herbal
Map	Google Map
Jamu Class	Held at 10am or 2pm
Reservations:	Email（infonadisherbal@gmail.com） WhatApp（+6285737942436）
Price	Rp.300,000〜（約3000円）

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Want more Jamu experiences?

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YUKI

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