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What are the effects and functions of Orthosiphon aristatus?

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Orthosiphon aristatus is also called cat's whiskers and Java tea, among other names, but its original name is "kidney tea" - seeing this name, you should think of the benefits this plant has for the kidneys, right? That's right, the greatest effect of this plant is helping us treat nephritis. In addition, it also has very high anti-inflammatory and antibacterial capabilities!

1. Medicinal effects and functions

This plant can remove urinary stones, promote urination, clear heat and remove dampness. It is mainly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, urinary tract stones, cystitis, and acute nephritis, and it has a very good therapeutic effect especially on kidney disease. It is also worth mentioning that this plant has very high anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.

2. Parts that can be used as medicine

The entire aboveground part can be used as medicinal material.

3. How to use

(1) To treat nephritis: take 30 grams of Orthosiphon aristatus and 30 grams of Liu Jiao Ying, decoct with clean water and drink;

(2) To treat urinary stones: take 30 grams of Orthosiphon aristatus, 15 grams of Lygodium japonicum spores, 15 grams of Jie Gu Xiao, and 25 grams of Pyrrosia lingua, decoct with clean water and drink;

(3) To treat nephritis with edema: take 30 grams of Orthosiphon aristatus, 30 grams of Plantago asiatica, and 30 grams of Hedyotis diffusa, decoct with clean water and drink.

4. Precautions

Although this plant is a healthy and traditional Chinese herbal medicine, you should still seek guidance from a professional before using it, and the daily dosage must not be too large. In addition, some people may like to brew this plant in water and drink it. Although this has no side effects, you should also be careful not to drink too much every day.

In fact, this is true for all medicinal plants. If the dosage is too large, the effect will be counterproductive; not only will it fail to achieve a therapeutic effect, it may also cause other adverse reactions.

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