Pengembangan tradisi meramu jamu sehat wanita di kalanagan wanita Madura dalam upaya meningkatkan derajad kesehatan bangsa

In Madurese culture, behavior of self -caring among Madurese women is not only preen. wear interesting dress, but also they must care their selves by consuming herbs frequently to make their bodies become fragrant and fit, and their skins look fresh. Either in the past or now, behavior of self-caring among Madurese women from inside of body by consuming herbs since first menstruation is a must. Parents especially mothers will remember their daughters to consume herbs frequently; and provide the herbs every week. This case aims to make their daughters become fit women without odor; to make daughters menstruation smoothly because of consuming turmerictamarind and suruh-kunci (in Indonesian). When the Madurese women have already married and born, the frequency of consuming herbs is increased; and the benefit of herbs prefer to protect the vital organs with purpose to be loved by their husbands. When Madurese women have born, the process of consuming herbs has been getting increased more, every morning and afternoon a day. It aims to keep their bodies in fit and attractive condition. So, there is no day without consuming herbs for Madurese women. According to their confessions by consuming herbs, their bodies become fitter and they have more spirit to work. Interestingly, the herb products that are produced, most ofthem are dominant for women than men