Orthosiphon in Herbal Medicine: Property of the Orthosiphon

Scientific name

Orthosiphon stamineus

Family

Labiatae

Origin

Indonesia

Synonyms

Parts Used

Drug consisting of the leaves

Chemical constituents

• Essential oil (sesquiterpenes);
• Saponins;
• Vitamins;
• Flavonoids;
• Mineral salts (potassium salts in particular)

Orthosiphon in Herbal Medicine: Property of Orthosiphon

Orthosiphon boasts excellent diuretic properties, as it facilitates the elimination of sodium chloride and with it water retention. Orthosiphon-based preparations, precisely because of these characteristics, are indicated in the forms of arterial hypertension, heart failure, and in all cases of water retention for which the doctor deems it appropriate to intervene with substances with diuretic activity.