Cat’s Whiskers Herb Tea（Java Tea）

Latin Name：Clerodendranthus spicatus (Thunb.)，Orthosiphon stamineus，Orthosiphon aristatus.

English Name：Cat’s whiskers，java tea.

Malay Name：Misai kucing，kumis kucing，remujung，ruku hutan，teh jawa.

Family & Genus：Lamiaceae，Clerodendranthus.

Pharmacology：Having dose-dependent inhibitory effects on ehrlich’s ascite cell and cytotoxin on snuff cancer.

Properties：Sweet，bitter taste. Cooling.

Benefits：Promote diuresis，anti-inflammation，clear heat & drain dampness，relieve stranguria & remove urinary stones.

Indications：

·Gout

·Cystitis

·Gallstones

·Urinary stones

·Rheumatic arthritis

·Acute & chronic nephritis

·Hyperuricemia（high uric acid level）

*Those with weak digestive are have to use cautiously.

*Those with urinary incontinence & pregnant women are refrained from consumption.

Preparation：

·1 sachets tea bag each time. One or twice daily.

·Steep a tea bag in 200ml boiled water for 10 minutes.

·Each tea bag may rebrewed 2-3 times，or until light taste.

NOTE: Information provided herewithin is intended for reference only.Please consult with your doctor, or other qualified health care professional before using any of the products.