Orthosiphon aristatus or known as cat whiskers, including plants from the family Lamiaceae / Labiatae [1]. This plant is one of the original Indonesian medicinal plants which has quite a number of benefits and uses in overcoming various diseases. [2] (https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumis_kucing)
Cat's whiskers are one of the original medicinal plants of
Indonesia. This plant is believed to be able to treat various diseases. Cat's
whiskers are named because the flower shape is very similar to the cat's
whiskers. In some areas may have different nicknames such as "angry
gears" in Sumatra.
Cat's whiskers have antibacterial properties. No wonder this
plant is widely used as a natural remedy for various diseases. The following is
a list of health benefits of cat's whiskers:
1.
Urinary tract infections
Cat's whiskers contain cleansing properties and facilitate the work of a
body system that is believed to be able to treat urinary tract infections.
Aside from curing cat whiskers, it is also able to prevent urinary tract
problems in the future. Very good for those of you who have a history of pain
in the urinary tract.
2.
Kidney
Medication
Cat's whiskers are known as kidney medicinal plants. Even rumored cat's
whiskers can remove kidney stones up to 5 cm in size. You can try cat's
whiskers as an herbal remedy if you have kidney problems.
3.
Cough medicine
The benefits of cat's whiskers besides being able to inflame heavy
disease can also treat minor illnesses such as coughing. Cat's whiskers contain
antibacterial which can relieve cough quickly. The trick is boil 15-20 grams of
cat's whiskers leaves with a glass of water and drink three times a day.
4.
Gout and rheumatism medicine
Cat's whiskers contain flavonoid enzymes which are good for gout and
rheumatism problems. Eating cat's whiskers regularly can reduce the symptoms of
gout and rheumatism. You can also mix with other medicinal plants to maximize
the effects of the cat's whiskers.
