May 27, 2008

HERBS: I’M A USER AND A BELIEVER!


Misai Kucing Or Cat's Whisker,
Makes A Handsome Ornamental Plants














Dried Leaves Using Microwave.














Local Name: Misai Kucing
Scientific Name: Orthosiphon Aristatus

Medicinal uses:
For Hypertension, Diabetes, Arthritic, Rheumatism and Gout. Also said to be useful remedy for kidney stones.

Tea made from the leaves has diuretic properties, which are very useful for flushing the kidneys and urinary tract. It helps eliminate excess salt and uric acid.

For those who are on their feet all day or sit at the computer most of the time, drinking herbal tea made from Misai Kucing will help to alleviate the swollen feet due to water retention. It works for me:))

You can make your own homemade herbal tea by drying the leaves directly under the sun or in the microwave oven. You can also blend the dried leaves if you like and keep it in airtight container for further use. Just use a strainer if you want to make some tea or just soak a few leaves in hot water and drink it while it still warm or cold. For those who are very busy…just buy it!

N.B: Please don’t try to do it yourself IF you are not sure about the plants.
After all what’s effective for me might not be effective for others. It’s better to consult your physician if you are in doubt or pregnant. Me? I’m a user and a believer!

0 comments: