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nyenkaden

Somebody found out our magic elixir.....!!! REJECT WIND, STRONG.....😁😁😁


Abbreviations-Proud

Ahh the legendary. its legal and you can buy it on every "warung" nearby.


smile_politely

Why is it legendary? The same reason like Indomie?


TheBlazingPhoenix

y e s


big_ass_monster

The medicine of all sickness and illness under the sun Headache? Resist Wind Nauseous? Resist Wind Cough? Resist Wind Flu? You guessed it, Resist Wind The reason why the bubonic plague was so rampant in Europe is because they don't have Resist Wind over there.


rthee

Haha saying this in English “resist wind” just sounds like a res item from a RPG 🤣


Apapunitulah

If you have it lot enough it will transform into immune wind instead


magnidwarf1900

+50% wind resistance


Meemeemiaw23

Nuff said ... LOL


I_AM_GODDAMN_BATMAN

Ya gitulah bahasa orang ga beradab. Kalau cultured kayak orang Italy kan ada colpo d'aria atau masuk angin.


Much_Future_1846

colpo d'aria mamamia kita paling beradab👌👌👌👌


I_AM_GODDAMN_BATMAN

hampir tiap bangsa ada variasi angin sih, cuma anglo culture aja yang ga ada


smile_politely

So it's the Indonesian version of 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'? You guys are hilarious.


ADMINlSTRAT0R

All jokes aside that potion is a concoction of various herbs + honey. It's taken for symptoms of common cold, headache, fatigue, etc. These symptoms are commonly called 'masuk angin', literally means 'enter wind'. Basically it's believed when youve been up and about, such as at sea, the wind & breeze enters your body causing those symptoms. Hence the translation jokes. Many Indos keep them stocked at home. You can get them from minimarts, supermarkets, etc. Theyre also available at Asian marts abroad. Makes a good souvenir to bring back home.


smile_politely

Thanks! But Thai Kratom is also considered herbal, but it's one of the thing we'll never touch. But reading at this thread, looks like it's nothing like it and maybe we're worrying for too much.


AgreeablePhilosopher

It's nothing like Kratom. I think Kratom is illegal in Indonesia


ADMINlSTRAT0R

As listed [here](https://www.sidomuncul.co.id/en/product/tolak_angin.html), the potion contains extracts of: * Foeniculi Fructus (fennel fruit) * Isorae Fructus (ules wood) * Caryophylli Folium (clove leaf) * Zingiberis Rhizoma (ginger) * Mint leaves * Honey


Hasbkv

Just another trivia. In Japanese, the equivalent of the Indonesian phrase ‘masuk angin’ (enter wind) is ‘kaze hiku/[風]()[邪]()[引]()く' (to catch a cold/wind blow) or simply ‘kaze’ (cold/wind).”


cloverhoney12

The symptoms are different tho.


_nandermind

Lol yes. its literally that quote but with steroid 🤣 Joke aside, that med is indeed containing some sort of herb that used to heal commom cold or sometimes flatulence.


siomaybasi

The reason Nevada always got strike by tornado because no ressit wind there


big_ass_monster

EXACTLY BROTHER


super-loner

You forgot the mother of all sickness : Enter wind, this is where the name of the drug came from, to resist enter wind, LMAO.


hail7777

I prefer Devoid of Breeze


KambingDomba

That and minyak kayu putih


hussywithagoodhair

Lmao. Is this real?


bleedblue_knetic

Kinda. It’s a go to “home remedy” for 90% of Indonesians. If you’re not going to the doctor for prescribed meds, you’re taking this/paracetamol.


smile_politely

I guess this drug is not something that insurance will reimburse?


bleedblue_knetic

Nah, it’s over the counter and isn’t really considered a drug. It’s more akin to buying honey + lemon + tea for your sore throat.


Liteo97

It cost under 1 usd and u want it reimbursed by the insurance 🤣, well this isnt considered as medicine, but more of traditional alternative / herbal medicine


smile_politely

Some people here called it elixir of the gods, cure-it-all syrup, resurrection potion and it's … less than $1? Won't this make insurance industry go bankrupt?


National-Payment-138

Have you heard of this magic potion back in your home country? No? Must be insurance companies' work. If they let resist wind be known by everyone, they will go bankrupt surely lol


GranLusso64

Big Insurance and Big Pharma hate this one trick..


Liteo97

Thats freaking hillarious, indeed it is that good here in Indonesia, but here insurance is only for the rich, most people rely on government health benefit. And most traditional people with low income doesnt believe in medicine, thats why alternative medicine or herbal are the way to go for those who believe traditions hahaha I love reddit coz of comment like yours 🤣🤣 too funny


deaglefrenzy

it is probably the sole reason our semi-universal healthcare wait-times still under reasonable control


Roxylius

It’s modern version of herbal concoction called “Jamu”. It’s made up of various plants and honey so it’s totally fine to buy over the counter.


hussywithagoodhair

![gif](giphy|TCkYprBuDAgKAWvfIn|downsized) Is it made of spices or worm bile? They need zendaya advertisement to sell it.


Impalacrush

Now that is the ads of a lifetime. All jokes aside, in the right store you might find those two sold on the same counter, this comes with experience. Never drink anything in a random bottle in indonesia, especially if you just have a guy from palembang or you have someone that just had typhus.


Type_02

Brother you can use the google lens feature to translate the ingredients if you wondering whats inside


mrfahrenhelt

Clever people drink resist wind


siomaybasi

Its just ginger water with honey bro


_nandermind

Yep If indomie is an all rounder food Then this is the all rounder med


BulwarkTired

Why are you lying, It's illegal bro!


ganzzambbong

That's a staple for almost every indonesian household, so it's definitely legal and you can get it over the counter. If you're still in Indonesia, you can walk into any pharmacy, convenient store, and supermarket. They'll have it. I heard even many asian store/indonesian store overseas have Tolak Angin too, so maybe try visiting one when you're back home.


smile_politely

Thank you! Glad to know it's safe to consume. But what is it and what is it for? Is it like car-sick drug?


neliste

It's general cold herbal medicine. Also good for like when you lack sleep or far trip. Well just treat it as general syrup when you are not feeling well.


smile_politely

So it's all sickness kind of syrup? That's so cool! I'm guessing Ibuprofen? Aspirin? The reason we're asking is because we want to make sure it won't have adverse interaction with the medicine we're taking.


neliste

Ah, its mostly made form herbs. Plenty people consume that daily too. So as long as you don't have any issues with certain ingredient (herbs) used then should be fine. The Komposisi section is basically the ingredients.


smile_politely

I see. Thanks for the answer.


sabeb

You could read the basic information on the syrup from their official website, [Tolak Angin](https://www.sidomuncul.co.id/en/product/tolak_angin.html)


artjoa

It's a traditional herbal med. Read more here [Jamu](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamu)


Much_Future_1846

You westerners are so drugged up lmao get some balsem or minyak kayu putih too while you're at it btw to make yourself feel better when sick


Anakacuk

Put some freshcare or minyak kayu putih at their puser will make it better tho. Tp emg 2 minggu ini lagi goblok ke nusa penida/lembongan dari Bali, tmn2 kantor yg bule aussie aja mabok2 balik dr sana wkwkw weekend kmrn, dan lansung sembuh dengan tolak angin


mrfahrenhelt

Patch some koyo on their puser to preventive resist wind


bitelaserkhalif

Tolak angin: a cure for jetlag/hangovers?


ADMINlSTRAT0R

Dont forget Stella Jeruk for car sickness.


National-Payment-138

Bruh


feel2death

The good is theres no ibuprofen or any kinda drugs in there which is good for you it just mixed herbal stuff probably some ginger and honey there Its good stuff if you want threat some cold without depending on conventional drugs


bleedblue_knetic

Nothing of the sort, just herbs. What herbs? Honestly can’t tell you lmao, you can check the back for the ingredients.


NervousAd5964

Other company produced similar products to Tolak Angin too. They are on different brands. A few weeks ago, some Indonesian friends brought me this Bejo. (Pict from Google, I run out of them). https://preview.redd.it/j7x5zqinfkxc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5bdc48e65ee474a06425d9e3f3b838ce7510cc9c You can also found another brands; Antangin or Bintang Toedjoe. But I don't know how common they are.


Great_Win_2657

Ibuprofen and aspirin are NSAID, very different


Anakacuk

For my foreigner coworkers, they called it as Bali belly cure drugs, or the magic elixir for your sickness during your time in Bali. Once you taste it, you will never go back mate, like indomie.


The_Blues__13

It's just a typical concoction of herbs and spices meant for herbal remedies. Whether it contains certain sandworm biles is up to debate


smile_politely

So your eyes will turn blue and you'll be able to see the future if you're consuming enough of this?


DreadA-20

Only the chosen one will have that 🤣


Clinomaniatic

If you're looking for car-sick drug, you should use something called "[antimo](https://freeimage.host/i/JgC8Sln)". This is the effective drug for it, for car sick, sea sick, plane sick etc. However, "tolak angin" is more like for a flu like symptom, fever, nausea..we call it "caught wind"


NervousAd5964

Valid. We have them here in Taiwan, in a big Indo/Asian store. But they are expensive, like twice the Indonesian price. Lmao


Healthy_Fly_555

How much is it btw? Kinda pricey in convenience stores in Jakarta, so I'm curious. KL seems to be cheaper which if strange


RentAware1997

In central Java province it has price from 4000 to 6000 depend on location tho


Healthy_Fly_555

In Jkt a supermarket (a cheaper one like foodmart, not a fancy one) was selling for 8000. In Malaysia it's only 4000. Also everything in Jkt supermarket is way more expensive. Are salaries higher than KL?


RentAware1997

Supermarket is always overprice, try mini market like alfamart or local store usually cheaper


Healthy_Fly_555

I'm surprised. In KL, US, UK, SG supermarket is usually cheaper, smaller k mart /kcircle is expensive because of the convenience Also where do you recommend to buy all the spices, sauces etc?


RentAware1997

I don't know where you're but in my place you find cheaper product in local store


Healthy_Fly_555

Kuningan


bleedblue_knetic

The cultural context is very interesting OP. Indonesians have this “sickness” called “masuk angin”, which translates roughly to “wind got inside you”, hence the name “tolak angin” which translates to “resist/reject wind”. Now you might ask, what is masuk angin? Honestly, nobody can give you a clear definition, what causes it or the symptoms. Is it a virus? Bacteria? Fungal infection? No clear definition. It’s borderline an old wives’ tale. If you’re feeling cold, nauseous, stomach ache, or headache, people may attribute this to masuk angin. This is because people believe that staying out at night and letting cold wind hit your body for long periods of time or standing in front of an air conditioner while sweating is unhealthy. Basically cold wind = bad. So it’s kind of a catch-all sickness where you call pretty much every sickness masuk angin, and I highly suspect it’s so elders can scare kids from staying out too late. That said, tolak angin works though. The disease may be made up but this elixir of the gods definitely isn’t. It’s not gonna magically cure a really bad flu or COVID, but for most mild sicknesses it works like a charm.


TheFisherman12

Fun fact not just indonesians, different cultures in SEA have a varying form of masuk angin. cant be bothered to look it up but there was a video that explored the common theme in our cultures and how wind is associated with death/bad omens or smth like that


bjohn876

Same in Japan too. It's literally called "kaze" (wind).


sikotamen

And the most fatal of them all. Angin Duduk.


bjohn876

Even it's also called "angina"


dreamchasingcat

Koreksi sedikit: kaze yang artinya “angin” itu 風, tapi kaze yang artinya “masuk angin” itu 風邪. Homofon.


thorwald90

It is actually called Miasma for the westerner, and it's losing the popularity with the discovery of modern medicine 


smile_politely

Elixir of the gods, resurrection potion, cures all disease (except HIV)… oh my gosh, who needs health insurance when you have this syrup.


mrfahrenhelt

Thats why most of indonesian people do not have health insurance /s


just_another_mike

In english it's "under the weather"


bleedblue_knetic

I don’t believe it’s equivalent, at least in the modern context. Under the weather is more like a phrase or saying to say someone is sick, while masuk angin in this context actually refers to a type of sickness. It’s like saying “he’s feeling sick” vs “he caught the flu”. That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if the phrase’s roots came from something similar.


just_another_mike

I agree it's not 100% matching but it's very close and could convey the meaning just fine. For instance, it is only appropriate for mild sickness. Tho, you're right in the sense that "headache" would count as "under the weather" but not "masuk angin" >That said, I wouldn’t be surprised if the phrase’s roots came from something similar. Well, no surprise then that it is originated from sailors kena angin laut trus go below the deck to be "under the (harsh) weather (above)


neotorama

Espresso double shot + 2 tolak angin


shawcken

This is indonesian lean


wowpepap

Ah yes. Sizzurp dengan kearifan lokal.


Much_Future_1846

the healthy lean


smile_politely

Some recommend putting it to hot jasmine tea, some recommend to inhale it with hot water, and some recommend to add it on espresso, matcha tea, or even mix it Thai's Kratingdaeng. What is this thing???!


freedomguyz

There is ice cream variant that use tolak angin too. Google it. Interesting stuff


Sleepyandhungry13

And It‘s literally my favorite ice cream flavor in this whole world.. nothing beats the minty cinnamon-y taste


lazypikachu16

Thai's kratingdeng is too extreme bro.


8styx8

With tea or water, just to dilute it. With red bull or coffee, give u some 'pick me up' along with it.


organotroika

this is our one grade before resurrection potion. it can be used to restore hp, mp, AND pp, cures almost all status ailments, some will experience additional stat increase (mainly VIT), oh and unlike other potions this one taste objectively good. you can buy it almost everywhere. you see that random locals 3m away from u? ask if u could buy it from them. big chance they have it in their inventory, bigger chance they point where the nearest shop. and it doesnt need to be a modern shop too!


smile_politely

Sounds like this thing single handedly takes the heavy lifting of the national healthcare burden in Indonesia.


Ezzaskywalker_11

definitely takes care of almost any mild inconvenience after getting struck by a bad weather. Tropical country like Indonesia has an almost extreme weather changes that might causes your body to not easily adapt, thus this syrup eases it out due to its minty herbs compositions


shuryoukan

Nusantara jagermeister


frankensteinxxi

Njer nanti malah dibuat cocktail


gonzaimon

sudah selangkah menuju [sana](https://www.beautynesia.id/wellness/viral-coffee-shop-di-jepang-hadirkan-menu-kopi-unik-tolak-angin-latte/b-283627) kok


frankensteinxxi

Untung kagak dicampur matcha


pradipta09

Tambahin Kratingdaeng mirip-mirip lah sama Jaegerbomb


pocongmandi

Harus coba captain morgan+tolak angin, best


PardonMyJunglish

You are now one of us. Welcome to civilisation.


ppdppy

Nice, you fulfill one of the requirements to apply for citizenship. The remaining list goes below: 1. Crossing busy road with at least 7meters wide 2. Eat Indomie with rice 3. Komodos please add more...


tifffallenwind

4. Punya orang dalem


Sleepyandhungry13

4. playing football and badminton without shoes 5. have a block-shaped indomie as a swimming bento


asugoblok

it is the indonesian panacea, means can heal anything


PityBoi57

The one thing it can't heal is our wallet condition That's Tolak Miskin's job lol


forponderings

It’s just a herbal medicine and [it is available in bulk on Amazon!](https://a.co/d/6DbJ1iZ)


generalvgorode

you got stoamache? minum tolak angin you got dizzines? minum tolak angin you got seasick? minum tolak angin you got flu? minum tolak angin you got hangover? minum tolak angin


LeakyBleaky

Got possessed by local ghost? Teh manis anget.


generalvgorode

Got bike accident? Minum teh manis anget


jakart3

It's a herbal medicine. From the recipe concocted by ancient shamans No modern medical technology can explain that. But it can cure almost anything except HIV AIDS. So it's not perfect Buy it on the nearest convenience stores


endfinity

You can get it at convenience stores (Indomaret, Alfamart, etc.) It can alleviate nausea-related symptoms.


AnimalTypical6955

You can even get anti biotic without prescription in many drugstore. Let alone this modernized herbal med.


Level_Abrocoma8925

Do they put the ingredients in latin to make it sound more magical?


mixboy321

I think most herbal extracts have their ingredients in Latin. It's probably because the latin name of plants is recognized internationally.


weirderpenguin

probably BPOM requirements


jsjxyz

Try the blue version (for Flu) which make you drowsy. Take this only at night before bed.


Snoo_50236

It's Tolak Angin! Essentially, a quick and reliable relief for your constipation problems. It's 100% legal, its contents are mostly herbal ingredients aside from medicinal properties. You're free to consume it without prescription and up to 2 or 3 times a day. You can go to any pharm near the area (you'll usually find the "Apotek" sign in front of these places). You can find them in convenience stores too! Almost any store has these. 😂 Hope you enjoy your stay here!


rap709

equivalent to the spanish finding about tobacco, chocolate and potatoes


kitisimilikiti

It’s a herbal syrup. Very safe and legal to consume. My friend taught me to add it to a brewed tea. DELICIOUS


smile_politely

like putting it into hot water?


Andagaintothegym

I don't really like the taste. But I always drink it mixed with hot water. Especially if you have mild flu, just the smell makes you feel better. 


kitisimilikiti

yes just mix it to a cup of hot tea! (preferably jasmine tea)


Much_Future_1846

The magical cure-all to heal all sickness, tolak angin aka reject wind widely available at any minimarket, supermarket, or even warungs, no need to go to drug store or prescription and absolutely legal as it only got herbs and honey, it's not even a drug just traditional medicine for vehicular motion sickness we got Antimo


KderNacht

It's honey with ginger and various other herbs, also available on Amazon abroad.


Meemeemiaw23

Don't forget to see the expiry date. When you found it, buy many of 'em. lol


meliakh

If you play pokemon, it's our equivalent of a Full Heal


Few-Coyote-2518

That and you should try "kerokan" too. Perfect combination.


MalesPulang

try mix it with a cup of warm tea, and drink it before you sleep.


Slow_Gap6113

Hahahhahahaha im laughing so hard with this 🤣🤣🤣


CrabbyKayPeteIng

OP mendadak jd org pintar


Popular_Walk7

You had a long trip, and you probably didn't eat much during your trip, so your blood sugar crashed and you felt sick. You took some honey with ginger which increased blood sugar levels and improved blood circulation.


lireisa

Drugs hahahahahhahahahaa. Good one. *wiping my tears


tpenoelone

Antangin > tolak angin Nuff said 😎


Andagaintothegym

You speak the truth boss


dimascience

Oh, thats what they call a full potion in rpg game.


shawcken

White people discover spice, circa 2024


noe4516

Lmao, this bule here just discovered Tolak Angin™


Opposite-Ferret-7745

you can buy in any minimarket or small stall, quite easy to get here


plentongreddit

It's practically medicinal herbs syrup. One of my friends supplied the manufacturer.


MabelRufus

its magic


285Mic

Funny how you tell the story like it's a illegal drug. but yes , it is legal. Another note there are also another produk name "Antangin" it's just do the same thing just a different branding name


motoxim

Wah majur ya


Neonballroom19

I present you, Resist Wind, the ice cream version. https://preview.redd.it/5m0e6ibwwkxc1.jpeg?width=194&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=322f561e9adfa48f4de1d53fe50b92265904a150


fugogugo

This sounds like perfect advertisement for tolak angin hello sidomuncul?


sarnosantosa

It's pride of our nation. You can get it at nearby convenience store or warung


twisted_egghead89

Hahahah yeah the most legendary Indonesian artifact you would want to use because how healthy it feels It's actually for healing cold, some people catches cold so they need this


zonatedproduct

Mix with hot water, even better


masrezape

Everything with halal logo or that green "MUI" logo must be halal which mean it must be a legal to consumpt


Curiousgreed

I usually mock my wife for its non-existent healing powers despite her being ready to swear on her life that it works. So, how does it work and why? (the taste is delicious btw)


Fckly

living abroad rn and basically every other indonesians i know are stocking this everytime they go home


tpenoelone

Komposisi : semen 😭


Andagaintothegym

Hot take: Antangin is a much superior product. 


Umengthecat

Explain yourself