Kumis Kucing (Orthosiphon Stamineus), The Natural Remedy for Diabetes Mellitus and Kidney Stones

Misai Kuching (misai kucing) is also known as Kumis Kuching (kumis kucing) or Remujung. Other names for Misai Kuching are Orthosiphon Stamineus Benth, Orthosiphon Aristatus, Orthosiphonblaetter, Indisher Nierentee, Feuilles de Barbiflore, Java Tea, Javatee, Kidney Tea, Koemis Koetjing and Yaa Nuat Maeo, is a medicinal herb found mainly throughout South East Asia. It is believed to have antiallergic, antihypertensive, antiinflammatory and diuretic properties. It is used as a remedy for arteriosclerosis (capillary and circulatory disorders), kidney stones, diabetes and nephritis.

It is trusted for many centuries for treating ailments of the kidney, bladder stone, urinary tract infection, liver and bladder problems, diabetes, rheumatism and gout. It is also used to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.

Misai Kuching has a mild diuretic action, so it is very useful for flushing the kidneys and urinary tract. It also relieves spasms of the smooth muscle in the walls of the internal organs, making it valuable for gallbladder problems. It acts as a filteration in order to remove the commonest waste products such as urea, or stone in the kidney. It helps to control the normal micturition and to prevent back pain. It helps to control the body temperature, such as muscle and joints pain, associated with colds. Researchers have found it to be mildly antiseptic as well.