Orthosiphon - leaf - 50g
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Product characteristics
Contents: dried leaves
Country of origin: EU
Classification: Orthosiphon
Weight: 50g
Preparation proposal: Place two teaspoons of the leaves into 250 ml of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes, strain.
Description
ORTHOSIPHON - dried leaves - 50g
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Plant description A small, long-lasting shrub native to tropical Asia. Its area extends from India, through Mjanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines to Australia. It was brought to Europe at the end of the nineteenth century. Flowers with characteristic long rods similar to cat's mustache. Used as an ornamental plant. |
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Properties - contains potassium salts, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosemary acid, diterpenes, alkaloids, tannins, saponins, polyphenols, choline and essential oil - used for infection and inflammation of the urinary tract - helpful for diseases of the sexual system - has diuretic, anti-inflammatory and disinfectant properties - have a strong antioxidant and astringent effect - attributed to it: bile secretion increase, protective to liver, stomach and kidney, antidiabetic, antiallergic, slightly anti-cramps, analgesic - lowers cholesterol, expands blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure - antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antineoplastic effects !!!WARNING – long-term intake of herbs in larger amounts causes lowering of sodium levels in the body. Not recommended for people with heart and kidney failure. |
