About Astuti
“To be healthy, you don’t need complicated things. Nature already has everything we need. We just need to reconnect with the earth and listen to our bodies.”
My name is Astuti. I was born in a small village on the pristine island of Sumbawa, Indonesia.
As a young girl, my entire world revolved around my grandmother and grandfather. Wherever they went, I followed—wandering deep into the lush forests, visiting neighbors' homes, and spending quiet days with our extended family.
My grandparents were my first teachers. They didn't teach me from books; they showed me through daily life how to gather wild plants and use nature as medicine. Back then, herbs weren't a special treatment—they were daily friends. I didn't realize how precious those lessons were at the time; I just watched, learned, and absorbed their wisdom.
As I grew older, life took me away from those daily traditions. But in 2020, when the global pandemic hit, everything changed.
“When I needed healing the most, it felt like a door opened inside me. Something I had learned long ago came rushing back.”
Terrified of going to the hospital, I turned back to the earth. I reached for the ancient plant remedies my grandparents had taught me to make. I treated myself at home—and within two weeks, I had fully recovered.
That moment awakened my purpose. I realized these herbs weren't just a emergency remedy; they were a way of living. I began integrating native plants into every part of my daily routine—in warm morning drinks, nourishing soups, baked cakes, and natural skincare for my body. Year after year passed, and my body remained resilient, vibrant, and strong.
Seeing how deeply these remedies restored my health, friends and neighbors began asking me to make herbal drinks for them too. I started by hand-brewing fresh Jamu—Indonesian traditional herbal tonics—when people needed natural support the most.
What started as a small act of care grew organically. Through trials, love, and community trust, my brand was born: Handmade by Astuti.
Today, from my home in West Sumbawa, I have formulated over 30 unique, pure herbal remedies—ranging from traditional daily drinks to multi-spice botanical powders. Every batch is still hand-crafted with the same love and reverence for plants that my grandparents passed down to me.
Herbal medicine isn’t a new trend—it is our first medicine. For thousands of years, our ancestors lived in harmony with the earth. My mission is simply to guide us back to our roots.
Handmade by Astuti was created with a pure heart and a simple vision: to bring you closer to nature and make healing effortless.
I believe with all my heart that true health shouldn't be complicated. The earth has already provided everything your body requires to heal, protect, and thrive. Through these traditional blends, I invite you to slow down, listen to your body, and welcome the ancient healing power of Sumbawa into your home.
Thank you for being part of this journey back to simplicity.
With love and gratitude,
