Spices from the Archipelago, traditionally used as the base ingredients of jamu, are not only beneficial in the culinary world. These spices can also be valuable in body care and home care products. Natural compounds, including antioxidants, antimicrobials, and essential oils derived from ingredients such as ginger, turmeric, and cloves, have been shown to offer benefits for skin and body care. Additionally, the distinctive aroma of these spices is often used as a natural fragrance in home care products, bringing a refreshing scent to indoor spaces. Recognizing the broad potential of these traditional jamu ingredients, Jamu Sehati has expanded its product line by collaborating with Bungawalie.
Creating natural products rooted in Indonesia’s rich biodiversity, while maintaining a simple, elegant aesthetic, is one of the main reasons Jamu Sehati collaborated with Bungawalie to develop jamu-based body and home care products. Bungawalie itself is named after the family name of its founder, Suryanti, which comes from the Bugis tribe in South Sulawesi (her father’s homeland) and Padang, West Sumatra (her mother’s origin).
For Yanti (her nickname), Bungawalie symbolizes a flower born from two different cultures, representing unity, beauty, and Indonesian identity. In every product, Bungawalie is committed to maintaining the authenticity of the ingredients, crafting each item with care, and delivering products that are not only beneficial but also offer a sense of warmth and natural balance in everyday life.
Bungawalie’s Production Process
To uphold the values embedded in each product, Bungawalie produces all items by hand, ensuring that the quantities remain small to preserve quality. Only natural ingredients are used—such as plant-based oils, beeswax, and essential oils—and these are processed without excessive synthetic additives.
Interestingly, this entire production journey was inspired by her first encounter with Jamu Sehati. Since that moment, Yanti began experimenting with creating cold-processed soaps, extrait de parfum, mosquito repellents, body scrubs, and beeswax candles. All of this stemmed from a desire to introduce more nature-aligned scents.
The Collaboration: Bungawalie x Jamu Sehati
From the very beginning, Yanti believed that jamu is more than a tradition. It embodies the knowledge that remains deeply relevant today. Natural ingredients like spices, herbs, and flowers promote timeless healing and wellness properties. Bungawalie seeks to infuse these values into daily-use products, ranging from soaps and repellents to candles, so that people can experience the benefits of jamu in a more modern and practical form.
Bungawalie chose Jamu Sehati as a collaborator to enrich its product variety because Jamu Sehati is more than just a store. It becomes a home that embraces authenticity and tradition. The partnership grew naturally, as Yanti is also friends with Puji Siswanti, one of the founders of Jamu Sehati. This makes the collaboration feel like a family supporting one another. Moreover, both brands share similar core values. Bungawalie and Jamu Sehati are both driven by the same spirit: to bring the goodness of Indonesia’s natural heritage to life in a simple, meaningful form that everyone can enjoy.
Jamu Sehati x Bungawalie Collaborative Products
Collaborative products of Jamu Sehati and Bungawalie were born from the mutual interest in loving nature. Therefore, the two brands offer a range of natural products rooted in tradition. All products are made with love to support a mindful and healthy lifestyle. Jamu-based body care products are indeed widely available. However, the collaborative line between these two brands offers a distinct, unique selling point. The key lies in their blend of authentic jamu tradition and the personal, artisanal approach behind each product. Several aspects make these products stand out:
- Carefully selected natural ingredients with known traditional jamu benefits, free from unnecessary synthetics.
- Handmade in small batches, ensuring high quality, attention to detail, and consistency.
- Philosophical depth from both brands. They embody a deeper story of collaboration rooted in nature and Indonesian culture.
The local, personal narratives also add value. Bungawalie brings elements of family heritage and birthplace identity, while Jamu Sehati carries the legacy of jamu. This combination gives each product a deeper story compared to other similar offerings in the market. These products are not just functional. They deliver a sensory experience through scent, texture, and meaning, nurturing a sense of connection with nature and tradition.
Body Care and Home Care Products from Jamu Sehati and Bungawalie
The initial collaboration delivers seven products with natural ingredients. The details are as follows:
1. Cold Processed Soap Bars
All soap bars are formulated with castor oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, citric acid, titanium dioxide, pure essential oils, and distilled water. They are handcrafted using the cold-process method to preserve the natural oils and maintain the botanical benefits. All products are also SLS-free, paraben-free, sulphate-free, eco-friendly, and suitable for all skin types.
There are five soap bar variants, including:
- Mint and Clove – Combines cooling and warming sensations.
- Grapefruit and Bergamot – Provides a citrusy cleanse to uplift and refresh.
- Neroli and Lime Zest – Offers a floral blend with a vibrant, refreshing cleanse.
- Turmeric and White Turmeric – Promotes radiant, nourished skin.
- Ginger and Turmeric – An energizing blend to awaken and invigorate the skin.
2. Holy Sweet Mother Nature
It is an extrait de parfum, combining sweet and spicy aromas with botanical blends. All variants are formulated with high-concentration pure essential oils and contain no synthetic alcohol. These perfumes are also infused with caprylic triglyceride derived from coconut, which acts as a natural, light, and skin-friendly solvent. Holy Sweet Mother Nature features three fragrance notes:
- Top Note: Lemongrass – delivers a refreshing and uplifting scent
- Middle Note: Rosemary and Rose Alba – offers a calming sensation through herbal and floral aromas
- Base Note: Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Ginger – leaves a creamy, spicy, and grounding fragrance
3. Goodbye Bugs
A mosquito repellent with a fresh herbal blend designed to protect, soothe, and refresh. The product is eco-friendly, DEET-free, and non-sticky. Each Goodbye Bugs spray contains botanical blends, including eucalyptus, lavender, and lemongrass essential oils, along with witch hazel.
4. Natural Beeswax Candles
This product is a natural, non-toxic candle that releases negative ions when burned to help purify the air. Each candle uses a hemp wick for a longer burn time and is free from harmful chemicals. Beeswax, the main ingredient, provides a natural honey aroma that creates a soothing and warming sensation. The three beeswax candle variants include:
- Awakened Root – A grounding blend to energize your senses and kindle mindful beginnings. Botanical blends consist of ginger, coconut, and peppermint.
- Lumen Bloom – An uplifting blend to illuminate your spirit and bloom with intention. Key notes include lemongrass, lavender, and orange.
- Golden Ember – Unwind with a blend of clove, vanilla, and coffee that radiates warmth, comfort, and twilight calm.
5. Golden Glo
Golden Glo is a natural body scrub that promotes glowing, brightened, and softened skin. Each product contains botanical blends, including ginger, turmeric, and coconut essential oils, along with a natural exfoliant.
6. Serena Glow
Serena Glow is a daily body oil crafted with a luxurious blend of natural botanical oils to deeply nourish, soften, and restore your skin’s natural glow. Designed as a lightweight alternative to body lotion, it absorbs beautifully without leaving a sticky residue — perfect for everyday use, morning to night. It is formulated with sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, Vitamin E, frankincense, and lavender essential oils
7. Sole Serenity
Sole Serenity is a foot and hand balm, formulated with natural ingredients including beeswax, shea butter, rosehip oil, vitamin E, frankincense, and rosemary essential oils. It has a calming blend to soothe, restore, and deeply nourish dry skin — from tired feet to hardworking hands. This product also has no artificial colorants, as the color is derived naturally from rosehip and botanical oils.