Leaves of orthosiphon stamen

The useful properties of the leaves of the stamen orthosiphon have been known to residents of Asian states since ancient times. Among the people, the plant orthosiphonone stamen or Orthosíphon staminéus has the name kidney tea or cat's mustache. In addition, it is also called a healing drink or infusion, which is made on the basis of dried fermented leaves of the plant.

Orthosyphon stamen belongs to plants from the Yasnotkovye family and grows mainly in the region of Southeast Asia, as well as in Australia. In its biological structure and appearance, the plant orthosyphon stamen is a perennial and evergreen shrub, which usually do not exceed in height and
1. 5 meters.

The chemical composition of the leaves of the stamen orthosiphon contains saponins, of which alpha-saponin has special value. In fact, natural substances such as saponins have an annoying effect on the human body. However, this is what has a beneficial effect on the human bronchi. In addition, saponins affect other vital organs of the human body.

Saponins contained in the leaves of the stamen orthosiphon have some carlyotonic, anti-ulcer, sedative, as well as neurotrophic abilities. In addition, kidney tea leaves contain flavonides, organic acids, potassium and essential oils. Kidney tea leaves are used in dried form to prepare a healing drink, which is considered an effective means of folk medicine.

For healing harvesting, leaves of orthosiphon stamen or cat's whisk collected during the growing season of the plant are used. Of particular value are the tops of young shoots of the plant or flushes. Kidney tea or leaves of stamen orthosyphon help with urolithiasis, as well as gout. In addition, dried leaves of stamen orthosiphon, along with other medicinal plants, are part of herbal collections, infusions, decoctions, as well as tea from which are used both for preventive and medicinal purposes.

It is worth noting that kidney tea owes its unique properties to a unique production technology. Natural material is collected by hand, and then for a while, like a day, it is left in the shade in order to slightly lay the leaves. Just during this period, the raw materials are exposed to natural fermentation processes.

After fermentation, the leaves of the stamen orthosiphon are sorted and the stems and debris are removed. The leaves are then dried naturally in direct sunlight. Experts say that kidney tea or cat's mustache begins to actively show its beneficial properties after six months of constant consumption of the drink.