Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Medicinal herb for diabetes


Misai Kucing (Orthosiphon Stamineus) 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 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.