The efficacy and function of cat's whiskers

The Chinese medicinal herb cat's whiskers is a relatively good medicinal material. Many people don’t know much about it, so let’s take a closer look at the Chinese medicinal herb cat's whiskers below.

[Other names] Kidney tea, cat's whisker

[Source] Clerodendranthus spicatus （Thunb.）CY Wu [Clerodendron spicatus Thunb.; Orthosiphon aristatus （Blume）Miq.] of the Lamiaceae family is used as medicine with its stems and leaves . It can be harvested throughout the year, chopped and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, removes stones and promotes diuresis. Used for acute and chronic nephritis, cystitis, urinary tract stones, and gallstones.

【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 2 taels.

[Remarks] (1) Hainan cat's whiskers Clerodendranthus rubicundus var. hainanensis [Orthosiphon rubicundus var. hainanensis Sun] is similar to the above species and can also be used as medicine.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 Guangzhou Army "Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines"

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