Java Tea - Orthosihon Staminus Benth
Pokok Misai Kucing is the Malay name for Orthosiphon staminus Benth, a medicinal herb found throughout Southeast Asia and in tropical Australia.
The plant is known by many other names including Kumis Kucing and Remujung (Malay), Orthosiphonblaetter, Indisher Nierentee, Feuilles de Barbiflore, Java Tea, Javatee, Kidney Tea and Yaa Nuat Maeo.
Misai Kucing is an herbaceous shrub which grows to a height of 1.5 meters. It is a popular garden plant because of its unique flower, white and bluish with filaments resembling a cat’s whiskers. In the wild, the plant can be seen growing in the forest and along roadsides.
Misai Kucing herbal tea is traditionally used for kidney bladder stones, liver, gallbladder, diabetic problems and urinary tract infections as it has a mild diuretic action which is useful for flushing the kidneys and urinary tracts. It is also used to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also taken for rheumatism and gout, although its effectiveness for these problems has not been scientifically verified. Researchers have found it to be mildly antiseptic as well.
Grown in the rich volcanic soil of North Borneo (Sabah, Malaysia), the Balung Misai Kucing Tea Plant which is enjoyed throughout South East Asia which boosts and enhances one’s well being.
Only the flowers, leaves and stem tips are used medicinally and Balung Misai Kucing herbal tea is hygienically processed and conveniently packed with no artificial colouring, flavoring or additives.
Savor and enjoy a refreshing and soothing drink that is full of Goodness for your body.
Traditional Remedy
Misai Kucing is also used for treating the ailments of the kidney, since it has a mild diuretic effect. It is also claimed to have anti-allergenic, anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory properties, and is commonly used for kidney stones and nephritis.
Additionally, it is sometimes used to treat gout, diabetes, hypertension and rheumatism. It is reportedly effective for anti-fungal and anti-bacterial purposes.
The plant is known by many other names including Kumis Kucing and Remujung (Malay), Orthosiphonblaetter, Indisher Nierentee, Feuilles de Barbiflore, Java Tea, Javatee, Kidney Tea and Yaa Nuat Maeo.
Misai Kucing is an herbaceous shrub which grows to a height of 1.5 meters. It is a popular garden plant because of its unique flower, white and bluish with filaments resembling a cat’s whiskers. In the wild, the plant can be seen growing in the forest and along roadsides.
Misai Kucing herbal tea is traditionally used for kidney bladder stones, liver, gallbladder, diabetic problems and urinary tract infections as it has a mild diuretic action which is useful for flushing the kidneys and urinary tracts. It is also used to reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also taken for rheumatism and gout, although its effectiveness for these problems has not been scientifically verified. Researchers have found it to be mildly antiseptic as well.
Grown in the rich volcanic soil of North Borneo (Sabah, Malaysia), the Balung Misai Kucing Tea Plant which is enjoyed throughout South East Asia which boosts and enhances one’s well being.
Only the flowers, leaves and stem tips are used medicinally and Balung Misai Kucing herbal tea is hygienically processed and conveniently packed with no artificial colouring, flavoring or additives.
Savor and enjoy a refreshing and soothing drink that is full of Goodness for your body.
Traditional Remedy
- Anti-inflammatory agents. (non-steroid). The plant also has analgesic, anti-pyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions. It is used primarily in the treatment of chronic arthritic conditions and certain soft tissue disorders associated with pain and inflammation.
- Possible inducer of anti-tumor activity.
- Fungicidal, inhibiting the growth of fungus. Anti-cholinesterase, inhibiting the activity of cholinesterase, including acetyl cholinesterase.
- Prevents oxidative inactivation of 15-lipoxygenase.
- Help regulate blood sugar level.
- Help normalise blood pressure.
- Mild diuretic, enhancing cleansing and removal of toxins from the body.
- Flushes away acids accumulated in joints.
- Helps to enhance health and well-being regardless of age group.
- May taken at any time of the day.
- Prevent or reduce the development of cancer.
- Anti-HIV AND Anti-diabetic
Misai Kucing is also used for treating the ailments of the kidney, since it has a mild diuretic effect. It is also claimed to have anti-allergenic, anti-hypertensive and anti-inflammatory properties, and is commonly used for kidney stones and nephritis.
Additionally, it is sometimes used to treat gout, diabetes, hypertension and rheumatism. It is reportedly effective for anti-fungal and anti-bacterial purposes.
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