5 Delicious Herbal Recipes for Your Little One, Boost Appetite and Relieve Bloating!

Kapanlagi.com - Who doesn't know herbal drinks? This traditional beverage, which has been around for a long time, actually holds a multitude of health benefits, especially for children! According to Dr. Danang Ardiyanto, MKM, a Health Practitioner from UPF Yankestrad Tawangmangu and RSUP Dr. Sardjito, several types of herbal drinks are very safe for children to consume.

Herbal drinks can not only boost appetite but also prevent bloating. "Herbal drinks made from natural ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, temulawak, and kencur have many health benefits for children.

However, it is important to pay attention to the dosage and how it is served to ensure safety," explained Dr. Danang in his recent interview with Health Liputan6.com. So, for parents who want to try making herbal drinks at home, here are five practical herbal recipes you can try, as reported by Kapanlagi.com from various sources, Wednesday (12/2/2025).

1. Ginger Drink

Here is a list of ingredients and steps to make ginger drink:

Ingredients:
1. 2 pieces of ginger (burnt and crushed)
2. 500 ml of water
3. 50 grams of palm sugar
4. 1 pandan leaf (optional, for aroma)

Steps:
1. Boil water in a pot until it boils.
2. After the water boils, add the burnt and crushed ginger, palm sugar, and pandan leaf (if using).
3. Let all the ingredients boil for 5-10 minutes until the aroma of ginger is fragrant.
4. Strain the ginger drink to separate the pulp.
5. Serve warm.

Enjoy this ginger drink to warm your body and relieve bloating on cold days!

2. Turmeric Tamarind Herbal Drink

Here are the steps to make Turmeric Tamarind, a traditional drink rich in benefits:

Ingredients:
- 50 grams of turmeric (peeled and grated)
- 30 grams of tamarind
- 50 grams of palm sugar
- 500 ml of water

How to Make:
1. Boil Water: Heat 500 ml of water in a pot until it boils.
2. Add Palm Sugar and Tamarind: After the water boils, add palm sugar and tamarind. Stir until everything dissolves well.
3. Extract Turmeric: Blend the grated turmeric with a little water until smooth. Strain the blended mixture to obtain the rich-colored turmeric extract.
4. Mix: Add the turmeric extract to the boiling palm sugar and tamarind mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are well combined.
5. Serve: Let this drink be warm, then serve it to your child as a health drink that can help boost their immune system.

Benefits:
Turmeric tamarind is not only delicious but also beneficial as an antioxidant and can help enhance your little one's immune system. Happy trying!

3. Temulawak Herbal Drink

The herbal concoction of temulawak that you shared is very interesting! Here are the more detailed steps to make this magical brew:

Ingredients:
- 50 grams of temulawak, thinly sliced
- 500 ml of water
- 50 grams of palm sugar
- 1 piece of ginger (optional, to taste)

How to Make:
1.Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the necessary ingredients. Make sure the temulawak is washed clean and sliced thinly to facilitate the boiling process.

2.Boil the Water: In a pot, bring 500 ml of water to a boil over medium heat.

3.Add Temulawak and Ginger: Once the water is boiling, add the sliced temulawak and ginger (if using). Stir gently.

4. Boiling: Let the mixture boil for 10-15 minutes. During this process, the color of the water will change to brown, and the fragrant aroma of temulawak and ginger will be noticeable.

5.Add Palm Sugar: After the water changes color, add 50 grams of palm sugar to the pot. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.

6.Strain the Brew: Once all the ingredients are well mixed, turn off the heat and strain the brew using a fine strainer to separate the pulp from the liquid.

7.Serve: Pour the brew into a glass and enjoy it warm.

Tips:
- This brew can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated before serving.
- You can adjust the amount of palm sugar according to your desired level of sweetness.
- This brew is excellent for increasing appetite and maintaining children's digestive health.

Happy trying! I hope your child enjoys this healthy brew!

4. Lemongrass Drink

Here is a list of ingredients and steps to make lemongrass drink:

Ingredients:
1. 2 stalks of lemongrass (crushed)
2. 500 ml of water
3. 50 grams of palm sugar
4. 1 piece of ginger (crushed)

Steps:
1. Boil water in a pot until it boils.
2. After the water boils, add the crushed lemongrass and ginger.
3. Let the mixture boil for 5-10 minutes to release the distinctive aroma of lemongrass and ginger.
4. Add palm sugar to the pot, stir until the sugar dissolves and is well mixed.
5. Strain the lemongrass drink into a glass.
6. Serve warm.

Enjoy this warm lemongrass drink to relieve bloating and boost your immune system!

5. Secang Drink

Secang drink is a traditional beverage that is not only delicious but also has many health benefits, especially for children.

Here are simple steps to make secang drink:

Ingredients:
- 10 grams of secang wood
- A piece of ginger (crushed)
- A stick of cinnamon
- Two cloves (optional)
- 500 ml of water
- 50 grams of palm sugar (or to taste)

How to Make:
1. Boil Water: Bring 500 ml of water to a boil in a pot.
2. Add Ingredients: After the water boils, add the secang wood, crushed ginger, cinnamon stick, and cloves (if using).
3. Cook: Let all the ingredients boil for 10-15 minutes until the water turns an enticing red color.
4. Add Palm Sugar: Once the desired color is achieved, add palm sugar. Stir well until the sugar completely dissolves.
5. Strain and Serve: Strain the secang drink into a glass and enjoy while warm.

Health Benefits:
- Rich in Antioxidants: Helps fight free radicals in the body.
- Boosts Immune System: Good for maintaining children's health.
- Aids Digestion: Ginger and other spices can help relieve digestive issues.

Secang drink is a perfect choice to warm the body and provide health benefits for your little one. Happy trying!

(kpl/rao)