Stem plant
Lamiaceae, cat’s whiskers.
Medicinal drug
Orthosiphonis folium – Orthosiphon leaves, Java tea, Indian kidney tea: The crushed, dried foliage leaves and stem tips of Benth. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of sinensetin.
Preparations
- Orthosiphonis folii extractum ethanolicum liquidum
- Orthosiphonis folii extractum ethanolicum siccum
- Orthosiphonis pulvis
- Species diureticae [PH
- Kidney and bladder teas
- Kidney and bladder lozenges
Ingredients
- Flavonoids
- Essential oil
Effects
- Diuretic
- Antispasmodic
Fields of application
Urinary tract infections, cystitis.
Dosage
As an infusion, daily dose 6 to 12 g.
Adverse effects
None known
