One of the commonly used herbal medicines in Malaysia is Orthosiphon stamineus, Benth (family: Lamiaceae) or locally known as Misai Kucing.
The plant is the native to tropical Asia.
The main component of Orthosiphon stamineus, Benth, leaves and extracts are the pharmacological active polyphenols, the polymethoxylated flavonoids and the caffeic acid derivatives.
The plant is sued 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.
It is also sometimes used to treat gout, diabetes, hypertension and rheumatism.
Pokok Misai Kucing
