INDIVIDUAL HERBS

Pharmaceutical Latin:	Orthosiphus
Common English:	Java Tea Cat's Whisker

Taste	Temperature	Entering Meridians	Dosage
Sweet Bland Bitter	Cool	Kidney Liver	30-60g

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Clears Damp-Heat in the Kidneys, Liver and Gall Bladder and removes toxins	Hepatitis, jaundice, gallstones
Clears Damp-Heat in the Bladder, promotes urination and reduces Kidney stones	Acute and chronic nephritis, cystitis, urinary tract stones, fever, hypertension, diabetes, lumbago, albuminuria
Treats high blood pressure and relieves pain in rheumatoid arthritis	Capillary and circulatory disorders, arteriosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout

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The leaves and stalks of the orthosiphon plant are supposed to induce urination, reduce uric acid, and dissolve Kidney stones.
It is also said to relieve gout, inflamed joints, muscle spasms and the discomfort related to gall bladder and urinary infections.
It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-angiogenetic properties.
Above all, the plant has a synergistic bio-enhancing ability for tamoxifen against human breast cancer.
The herb has been shown to be exceptionally safe with no toxicity in vitro and in vivo.
It treats Kidney and Liver ailments.
It has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-allergy, anti-HIV, anti-malarial, anti-stress, anti-ulcer, anti-acne and mild antiseptic properties.
This herb is said to be the master of acute and chronic nephritis, cystitis, urinary tract stones and gallstones.
It is said that this herb also treats cough, catches cold easily, constipation and syphilis.
It is also said to revitalize energy and promote the regeneration of new cells.