Tolak Angin has been trusted by many generations in Indonesia where locals

rely on traditional herbal medicine known as “jamu” to maintain health and

alleviate common sickness. Long before modern medication prevailed,
Indonesians relied on traditional remedies and conventional medicines like in
many other Asian countries. It is used to relieve the effects when being
exposed to init-lamig, kabag, pagkahilo, pagkapuyat, and dry throat. Tolak
Angin is formulated with ginger and mint oils to give a refreshing sensation to
soothe colds, headache, upset stomach, flu symptoms and stimulate recovery
process. It contains ginger which is known to have anti-inflammatory
properties and could be helpful in easing feelings of nausea by giving a
refreshing sensation with its warm and spicy scent. To prove the efficacy and
safety of SidoMuncul, the company collaborated with researchers from the
College of Pharmacy of Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta to do a
subchronic toxicity test, and the medical faculty of Diponegoro University in
Semarang to conduct an in vivo research. The subchronic test proved that Tolak
Angin is safe to be consumed for long periods, based on the recommended
dosage, while the results from the in vivo research indicated an increase in
immune system activity after taking Tolak Angin. With the unpredictable weather,
exposure to pollution from daily traffic, and stress from work, it’s easy for anyone
to catch diseases and pass it on to others. Filipinos who are living in Indonesia
also take Tolak Angin and treat it as their “first aid” whenever they feel under the
weather. For them, Tolak Angin gives an immediate soothing effect as it instantly
warms the body — making them feel better. Others also rely on Tolak Angin
whenever they have upset stomach and digestive problems or when they feel
fatigued. Tolak Angin can be consumed directly from the sachet, or mixed with
hot water, tea, or coffee. Overall, Tolak Angin helps to relieve bloating, nausea,
stomach aches, headaches, feverishness, and dry throat. It is recommended to
consume Tolak Angin before long journeys, if you feel tired, or if you lost sleep.

REFERENCES

1. https://tolakangin.com.ph/
2. https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/313421/indonesias-sidomuncul-sets-the-bar-in-
herbal-industry/
3. https://www.sidomuncul.co.id/en/product/tolak_angin.html