Thursday, February 4, 2010
Cats whiskers (orthosiphon staminus Benth)
Cats Whiskers or misai kucing (Malay) is common herbal plant throughout the South East Asian region. It belongs to the lamiaceae family. Its leaves are decocted as tea for the treatment of bladder and kidney diseases, stone formation, removal of toxins, including uric acid, sodium chloride etc. Research shows the tea increases the rate of perspiration and control one's body weight. Latest research shows the plant may be potentially helpful against cancer.
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