Orthosiphon aristatus

Orthosiphon aristatus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Lamiales
Family:	Lamiaceae
Genus:	Orthosiphon
Species:	O. aristatus
Binomial name
Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq.

Orthosiphon aristatus is from the family of Lamiaceae / Labiatae. The plant is a medicinal herb found mainly throughout South East Asia and tropical Australia. It is known as pokok misai kucing in Malay.

Medicinal uses

It has been used for many centuries as a treatment for ailments of the kidney, bladder stone, urinary tract infection, liver and bladder problems, diabetes, rheumatism and gout.^{[dubious – discuss]} It is also used to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.^{[citation needed]} It is believed to have antiallergic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, and is used as a remedy for arteriosclerosis (capillary and circulatory disorders).^{[dubious – discuss]} It has a mild diuretic action, so it is very useful for flushing the kidneys and urinary tract.^{[citation needed]} It also relieves spasms of the smooth muscle in the walls of the internal organs, making it valuable for gallbladder problems.^{[citation needed]} Researchers have found it to be mildly antiseptic as well.

External links

• Taxonomy browser (Orthosiphon aristatus)
• Orthosiphon aristatus information from NPGS/GRIN