This video originally appeared on Tonic.

“Sometimes we put a spell on our children’s food as a symbol of love and blessing.”

We document sometimes strange, sometimes effective and always fascinating folk medicines and home remedies from around the world, as demonstrated by moms in their kitchens. Meet Arie Seminaryati, a mother of two, grandmother of one, and a jamu queen.

If this Javanese vitality remedy is what keeps Bu Arie looking so good, we’ll take an unlimited supply.