Cat's whiskers
Orthosiphon stamineus (Java or Cat's Whiskers) is a plant whose leaves make a health tea, used mostly for its antiinflammatory and urinary health properties. It appears to be a large source of both rosmarinic acid and methylated flavonoids.
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What it is
Orthosiphon stamineus (Java or Cat's Whiskers) is a plant whose leaves make a health tea, used mostly for its antiinflammatory and urinary health properties. It appears to be a large source of both rosmarinic acid and methylated flavonoids.
Key findings
- Grade D: Diuresis
- Grade N/A: Skin Quality (Skin Health)
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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Cat's whiskers
Quick Facts: Cat's whiskers
- Best Evidence:Grade D
- Conditions Studied:4
- Research Outcomes:5
- Key Effect:Pitting Edema
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