New Organic Misai Kucing Orthosiphon Grandiflorus tea (Cat Whiskers')

Misai Kucing (Orthosiphon Grandiflorus) or cat whiskers is trusted for many centuries in many countries for treating ailments of the kidney, bladder stone, urinary tract infection, liver and bladder problems, diabetes, rheumatismand gout. And, it is also used to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.

This herbal tea is organically grown in GK Organic Farm and Certified by Skim Organic Malaysia (SOM)

and is processed, dry and packed in recycle container.

It is 100% Caffein Free

Preparation

Put 1 table spoon of herb tea leaf per mug cup in a tea pot. Pour over freshly boiled drinking water.
Infuse 5-10 minute or decoct if stronger flavour is desired


Net Weight
140 gm

1. Medicinal uses

It is trusted for many centuries for treating ailments of the kidney, bladder stone, urinary tract infection, liver and bladder problems, diabetes, rheumatism and gout. And, it is also used to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. It is believed to have antiallergic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatorydiuretic properties. Furthermore, it is used as a remedy for arteriosclerosis (capillary and circulatory disorders), kidney stones, diabetes and nephritis. and

It has a mild diuretic action, so it is very useful for flushing the kidneys and urinary tract. It also relieves spasms of the smooth muscle in the walls of the internal organs, making it valuable for gallbladder problems. Researchers have found it to be mildly antiseptic as well.

2.Synonyms

It (misai kucing) is also known as Kumis Kuching (kumis kucing) or Remujung. Other names for Misai Kuching are Orthosiphon Stamineus Benth, Orthosiphon Aristatus, Orthosiphonblaetter, Indisher Nierentee, Feuilles de Barbiflore, Java Tea, Javatee, Kidney Tea, Koemis Koetjing, Yaa Nuat Maeo and Immortali Tea.

Because of the characteristic form of its flowers, it is also known as Cat's whiskers.

In Visayas, Philippines (especially in Cebu), cat's whiskers is known as wachichao. It is now used for commercial medicinal tea (wachichao as the brand name itself) that is approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD).