In 1981, a book by title of 'The use of Medical Plants' was established to support the jamu industry in the country. The method of using the jamu remains the same as the ancestors did. Some are consumed by drinking it and some are for outside application. At present one could buy easily ready made jamu packed modernly in the form of powder, pills, capsules, drinking liquid and ointments. Of course there are still jamu shops, which sell only ingredients or prepare the jamu on spot as required by buyers.
Some women are roaming the street to sell jamu, is a common view across the country.
The reply is almost every disease, jamu could cure. There are various kinds of jamu to combat different kind of illness. The second is jamu to cure various kinds of illness. Except the above, there are special jamu created with the purpose to maintain a loving family harmony. The Javanese are also taking a great care to pregnant women during pre and postnatal period by producing the related jamu.