Mao Xu Cao - 猫须草 - Orthosiphus

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

Category

Herbs that Clear Heat and Purge Fire: Herbs that Clear Damp-Heat

Properties

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

Actions And Indications

Actions	Indications/Syndromes
Clears Damp-Heat in the Kidneys, Liver and Gall Bladder and removes toxins	Gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice
Clears Damp-Heat in the Bladder, promotes urination and reduces Kidney stones	Acute and chronic nephritis, Albuminuria, Cystitis, Diabetes, Fever, Hypertension, Lumbago, Urinary tract stones
Treats high blood pressure and relieves pain in rheumatoid arthritis	Arteriosclerosis, Capillary and circulatory disorders, Gout, Rheumatoid arthritis

Contraindications, Incompatibilities And Herb/Drug Interactions

Major Combinations

Notes

1. The leaves and stalks of the orthosiphon plant are believed to promote urination, lower uric acid and dissolve Kidney stones.
2. It is also reported to ease gout, inflamed joints, muscle spasms and the discomfort of gall bladder and urinary infections.
3. Its properties include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-angiogenetic effects.
4. Most notably, the plant has a synergistic bio-enhancing effect with tamoxifen against human breast cancer.
5. It has proven exceptionally safe, showing no toxicity in vitro or in vivo.
6. Kidney and Liver ailments are treated with this herb.
7. It also has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-allergy, anti-HIV, anti-malarial, anti-stress, anti-ulcer, anti-acne and mild antiseptic properties.
8. It is regarded as the master herb for acute and chronic nephritis, cystitis, urinary tract stones and gallstones.
9. It is also reported to treat cough, a tendency to catch cold easily, constipation and syphilis.
10. In addition, it is said to revitalize energy and encourage the regeneration of new cells.