Cat's Whiskers
Orthosiphon aristatus
Orthosiphon aristatus, commonly known as Java mint or urang arang, originates from Southeast Asia and has a long history of traditional use in various cultures. It is traditionally employed for its effects on urinary excretion, kidney protection, and blood pressure reduction, particularly within Indonesian and Malay herbal medicine practices. Scientific studies have shown potential antihypertensive effects, with Orthosiphon aristatus being part of a group of nine plants exhibiting such properties; however, the evidence remains inconclusive and further research is warranted. Additionally, it has been noted that an extract from this plant can accelerate wound healing in diabetic rats by reprogramming the immune environment, suggesting possible benefits for skin health. A shared medicinal flora review identified Orthosiphon aristatus among 239 species used across multiple ethnic groups in Indonesia, indicating its importance in traditional medicine. Safety-wise, no major issues have been recorded; similarly, there are no known drug interactions reported for this plant.
- 传统用于
- 尿液排泄 · 保护肾脏
- 传统体系
- 传统
- 最佳证据
- A
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
传统用途
- 尿液排泄
- 保护肾脏
- 降低血压
科学怎么说
- 研究发现九种药用植物，包括Orthosiphon aristatus，在各种测试中显示出潜在的抗高血压效果，但需要进一步的研究。
- 这项回顾表明，Orthosiphon aristatus与其他药用植物一起，可能通过抗氧化和抗炎作用提供预防先兆子痫的潜在机制，尽管还需要更多的研究。
- 在印度尼西亚多个民族群体中鉴定出包含239种植物的药用植物群，其中包括Orthosiphon aristatus。
- 研究发现，含有Orthosiphon aristatus提取物和DMOG的复合膜可以加速糖尿病大鼠伤口愈合，通过重新编程免疫环境。
Frequently asked questions
What is Cat's Whiskers?
Cat's Whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Cat's Whiskers traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Cat's Whiskers for: 尿液排泄, 保护肾脏, 降低血压. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Cat's Whiskers?
Cat's Whiskers appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Cat's Whiskers?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Cat's Whiskers; the strongest carries evidence grade A. For example: 研究发现九种药用植物，包括Orthosiphon aristatus，在各种测试中显示出潜在的抗高血压效果，但需要进一步的研究。
How strong is the evidence for Cat's Whiskers?
The strongest finding for Cat's Whiskers carries evidence grade A — strong evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Cat's Whiskers safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Cat's Whiskers in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Cat's Whiskers interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Cat's Whiskers in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Cat's Whiskers?
Cat's Whiskers is also known as: Moustaches de chat.
Is Cat's Whiskers a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Plant-based antioxidant strategies with potential for preeclampsia prevention: clinical and mechanistic insights. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A systematic review of ethnobotanical study in Indonesia: diversity and cultural patterns of medicinal plant use. literature abstract metadata
- T2 A Janus-structured PVA/collagen membrane co-loaded with Orthosiphon aristatus extract and DMOG for diabetic wound healing. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antihypertensive Plants Used by the Anak Dalam Tribe in Jambi, Indonesia: Ethnobotanical Insights and Pharmacological Potential as Alternatives to Conventional Medicine. literature abstract metadata
- T3 Orthosiphon aristatus CC BY-SA 4.0