In these uncertain times when having a strong immune system is top-most priority for the protection of the whole family, people turn to vitamins and exercise to stay healthy and ward off illnesses.
Fortunately, there are available options to naturally boost people's immunity with herbal supplements that have been proven and trusted for decades. Tolak Angin is a trusted herbal supplement brand from Indonesia that has been around for 90 years. Its name means "to expel the wind,” an apt translation as the supplement is meant to be a remedy for people who experience “masuk angin” (entry of the wind or “lamig” in Filipino) and other ailments associated with a weakened immune system.
Introduced in the Philippines in 2018, Tolak Angin is known for promoting digestive health and alleviating symptoms associated with the common cold and upset stomach. The herbal supplement is also recommended for those who work for long hours and are exposed to the elements (bad weather, pollution, extreme heat or cold) in their daily plight to earn a living for the family.
Tolak Angin originally began as a family recipe, starting with a herbal concoction from its home industry in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It was first formulated by Mrs. Rachmat Sulistyo in 1930 and has since then been trusted by many generations in maintaining a healthy immune system.
In 1992, the herbal supplement was produced in liquid form, with a new formulation that tastes better with hints of honey and mint flavors. Now produced by Sido Muncul, the largest herbal company in Indonesia with over 300 products in the market, Tolak Angin is free from aflatoxin, microbial contamination, heavy metal, fertilizers, and pesticides. It also undergoes DNA testing to make sure it is Halal.
Available in drug stores nationwide, Tolak Angin comes in variants meant for different members of the family. Aside from the popular Tolak Angin liquid herbal supplement, there is Tolak Angin Anak for kids and the Tolak Angin Care Essential Aromatherapy Oil roll-on with ginger and mint oil.