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MISAI KUCING :
Orthosiphon stamineus, Benth/ Orthosiphon
aristatus |
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INTRODUCTION
Misai
Kuching is a herbaceous shrub, which grows to a
height of 1.5m. The leaves are arranged in
opposite pairs. There are simple,
green,and glabrous with a lanceolate leaf blade
and a serrate margin. The leaf apice is
acuminate with an acute leaf base. The petiole
is relatively short, about 0.3cm in length and
reddish purple in color. The stem is quadrangle,
reddish in color, erect and branches profusely.
The flowers are borne on verticils about 16cm in
length. The terminal inflorescence is borne on a
maroon pubescent. Bracts are green minute
(1-2mm), caudiform in shape and two bracts
normally holds a cluster of 5 flowers. The
flowers are campanulate in shape, white bluish
in color with long farexerted filaments, making
the flowers look like cat's whiskers.
The flowers are hermaphrodite in nature, about
6.2m in length (including the stamens) with a
very irregular flower symmetry. There are two
calyx lobes, which are greenish red in color,
measuring about 6mm in length and partially
gamosepalous. One of the calyx margin is toothed
and the other one entire, both covered with
minute white hairs.
There are two corolla lobes, which are partially
gamopetalous and covered with minute hairs. The
corollas are light violet in color with lobes
much shorter than the corolla tube. The corollas
are bilablade in shape with fringed margins.
The labellum is light violet in color, hairy and
pinkish on the under surface. There are 4
stamens which are inserted near the base of the
corolla tube. The stamens are unequal in length,
measuring from 4.7cm to 5.2cm. There is a
single, central, terete style with a clavate
stigma. Locally Misai Kucing is used for joint
aches and pains due to arthritis, gout and
rheumatism. This is due to its ability to
promote the excretion of uric acid and metabolic
wastes from within the muscles and joints.
Misai Kucing Plant
Local Name
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Misai kucing
Scientific Name : Orthosiphon aristatus /stamineus
benth
Others Name : Kumis
kucing, cat whisker, kabling gubat, remujung,
Javatee,Lamiaceae, Orthosiphon Aristatus,
Orthosiphonblaetter,Indisher Nierentee, Feuilles
de Barbiflore, Java Tea, Kidney Tea,
KoemisKoetjing and Yaa Nuat Maeo.
Latin name : Orthosiphon spicatus
Famili : Lamiaceae
Article:
The
tropical Orthosiphon aristatus or
Misai Kucing is often grown in local
gardens for its ornamental flower.
Its popularity is due to its
diuretic effects without harming the
kidneys. It contains ample
potassiums to replace those lost
from the body in the diuretic
process, a problem encountered by
many diuretic drugs. Java tea or
misai kuching began to interest
researchers as early as the
beginning of the 20th century when
this plant was introduced to europe
where it became a popular herbal
health tea. |
Classification of Misai kucing Plant
Division |
Magnoliophyta |
Class |
Magnoliophyta |
Oder |
Lamiales |
Family |
Labiatae@Lamiaceae@Lippenblutengewachse |
Genus |
Orthosiphon |
Species |
O. Stamineu |
Binomial Name |
Orthosiphon stamineus,
Benth |
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Uses |
Almost all parts of the plant can be
used. The healing power of misai kucing
plant is because of its great chemical
contents for instance cirsimaritin,
myoinositol, orthosiphon, pillion,
rhamnasin, bmlt oioioldsalvigenin,
kerotin, kerotinoid, minyak pati,
flavanoid, glukosid, glikoprotein,
saponin dan terpenoid. Misai
kucing is well-known over the years
because its capabalities to Flush the
kidneys and urinary tract as it has mild
diuretic property,act as a filteration
in order to remove the commonest waste
products such as urea, or stone in the
kidney,replace the potassium lost from
the body during urination as it has
enough potassium contents,act
as the remedy for other diseases such as
diabetes, gout, arthritis, rheumatic and
kidney stone disease, besides can
prevent the formation of kidney stone
and infection in urinary tract,
arteriosclerosis (capillary and
circulatory disorders),reduces
the cholesterol level in blood, lower
the high blood pressure and relieves
spasms of the smooth muscle in the walls
of the internal organs, makes it
valuable for gallbladder problem. |
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Explanation |
Traditional bomohs and sinsehs often use
Misai Kucing in formulas for diabetes
and hypertension. While little research
has been done on the herb's purported
benefits in diabetes, the Pharmacy
Faculty, Fukuyama University, Japan, has
conducted scientific research on its
effects on high blood pressure. The
School of Pharmaceutical
Sciences,Universiti Sains Malaysia
contributes to the scientific research
and development of Misai Kucing by
conducting the extraction, quality
control, standardization,
pharmacological and formulation
research.
It was found that some of the herb's
compounds promoted a continuous decrease
in systolic blood pressure by virtue of
a vasidolating action, a decrease in
cardiac output and diuretic action. In
Europe, Misai Kucing is appearing in
products where safe diuretic action is
required such as in detoxification,
water retention, hypertension, weight
loss and for kidney stones. Misai Kucing
is one of the few herbs approved by the
German government for increasing urine
volume to help prevent kidney stones.
It is considered specifically in the
prevention of uric acid stone formation.
Recommended dosage of dried herb in
300-500mg daily which is about 1.5 to 4
grams of fresh leaves. Misai Kucing
should not be taken simulteneously with
medicines intended to acidify urine as
it may netralize this effect.
In summary, the importance of Misai
Kucing leaves are as follows :-
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It is believed to have antiallergic,
antihypertensive, antiinflammatory
and diuretic properties.
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It is used as a remedy for
arteriosclerosis (capillary and
circulatory
disorders),ghout,rheumatism, kidney
stones, diabetes and nephritis.
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It has mild diuretic action, so it
is very useful for flushing the
kidneys and urinary tract.
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It contains
ample potassiums to replace those
lost from the body in the diuretic
process, a problem encountered by
many diuretic drugs.
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It
is believed to have antiallergic,
antihypertensive, antiinflammatory
and diuretic properties.
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Chemical constituents in Misai Kucing and their
benefits for health:
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Active Substance |
Pharmacology Actions / Biological
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1. |
Beta-caryophyllene |
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
(non-steroidal)
Antibacterial |
Anti-inflammatory agents that are
not steroids. In addition to
anti-inflammatory actions, they have
analgesic, antipyretic, and
platelet-inhibitory actions. They
are used primarily in the treatment
of chronic arthritic conditions and
certain soft tissue disorders
associated with pain and
inflammation. |
2. |
Alpha-humulene |
Antitumor
Antibacterial |
Possible inducer of action
of antitumor activity. |
3. |
Caryophyllene epoxide |
Fungicidal,
Anticholinesterase
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Fungicidal - Inhibits the growth of
fungus.
Anticholinesterase - inhibits the
activity of cholinesterases,
including acetylcholinesterase. |
4. |
Eupatorin |
#Antibacterial; Anticarcinomic;
Antimalarial; Cytotoxic; Emetic;
Immunostimulant;Parasiticide;
Plasmodicide; |
An antioxidant.
A
flavonoid
that prevents
oxidative inactivation of
15-lipoxygenase. |
5. |
Sinensetin |
Fungicide, Pesticide |
Antiadhesive
action on platelet
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6. |
Scutellarine tetramethyl ethers |
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7. |
Salvigenin |
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Relaxant |
8. |
7,3',4’-tri-O-methylluteolin |
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9. |
5-hydroxy-6,
7’,3',4’-tetramethoxyflavone |
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Possible use in
reducing and preventing
cardiovascular diseases and
disorders |
10. |
Ladanein |
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11. |
6-hydroxy-5, 7’,4'-trimethoxyflavone |
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12. |
2,3-dicoffeoyltartrate |
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13. |
Rosmaric acid |
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Antiphlogistic, antiexudative,
antiinflammatory, antiallergic,
antioxidant |
14. |
2-caffeoyltartrate |
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15. |
Terpenoids |
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*under investigation for
antibacterial, antineoplastic |
16. |
Diterpene ester |
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17. |
Orthosiphole A to E (diterpene
dibenzoyl diacetyl ester of
primarane type) |
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18. |
Neoorthosiphol A and B |
Antihypertensive |
Treatment for hypertension |
19. |
Orthosiphole F to J |
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20. |
Staminol A and B |
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21. |
Norstaminol A |
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22. |
Orthochromene A (benzochromene) |
Antihypertensive |
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23. |
Aglycone hederagenin (Triterpene
saponins) |
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Sapogenin glycosides. A type of
glycoside widely distributed in
plants. Each consists of a sapogenin
as the aglycon moiety, and a sugar.
The sapogenin may be a steroid or a
triterpene and the sugar may be
glucose, galactose, a pentose, or a
methylpentose. Sapogenins are
poisonous towards the lower forms of
life and are powerful hemolytics
when injected into the blood stream
able to dissolve red blood cells at
even extreme dilutions. |
24. |
Alpha-carotene |
Antioxidant. Anti-carcinogenic.
#Anticancer (liver/lung/skin)
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A carotenoid. Carotenoids are called
"provitamin A" because the body can
convert them into retinol, an active
form of vitamin A.
Carotenoids
can protect cells from the damaging
effects of free radicals, provide a
source of vitamin A, enhance the
functioning of your immune system
and your reproductive system
function properly.
Cancer
prevention,
ten times more
anti-carcinogenic/anti-proliferant
than beta-carotene. |
25. |
Beta-carotene |
#Allergenic; Androgenic?; AntiPMS;
Antiacne; Antiaging; Antiasthmatic;
Anticancer;Anticarcinomic;
Anticoronary; Antihyperkeratotic;
Antiichythyotic; Antileukoplakic;
Antilupus; Antimastitic;
Antimutagenic; Antioxidant;
Antiozenic; Antiphotophobic;
Antipityriasic; Antiporphyric;
Antiproliferant; Antipsoriac;
Antiradicular; Antistress; Antitumor;
Antiulcer; Antixerophthalmic;
Cancer-Preventive; Immunostimulant;
Interferon-Synergist; Mucogenic;
Phagocytotic; Prooxidant;
Thymoprotective; Ubiquiot;
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A carotenoid that is a precursor of
VITAMIN A. It is administered to
reduce the severity of
photosensitivity reactions in
patients with erythropoietic
protoporphyria (PORPHYRIA,
ERYTHROPOIETIC). (From Reynolds
JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra
Pharmacopoeia (electronic version).
Micromedex, Inc, Engewood, CO,
1995.)
Claims that beta-carotene is
effective as a sunscreen have not
been proven. Although beta-carotene
supplements are being studied for
their ability to reduce the risk of
certain types of cancer and possibly
heart disease, there is not enough
information to show that this is
effective.
Believed to enhance the function of
the immune system. Involved with
growth & tissue repair. |
26. |
Crptoxanthin |
Anticarcinogenic Agents,
Antimutagenic |
Prevent or reduce the development of
cancer |
27. |
Beta-zeacarotene |
Antioxidant |
A carotenoid. Carotenoids are called
"provitamin A" because the body can
convert them into retinol, an active
form of vitamin A. |
28. |
Neo-beta-carotene |
Antioxidant |
A carotenoid. |
29. |
Alpha-carotene oxide |
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30. |
Vomifoliol |
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31. |
Aurantiamide acetate |
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*A
selective cathepsin inhibitor.
It has
been tried giving a broad-spectrum
cathepsin inhibitor to some
cancerous mice and found that it
slowed tumor development both in
early and late stages of growth with
no apparent side effects. |
32. |
Oleanolic acid |
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Abortifacient; Anti-HIV EC50=1.7
ug/ml;
Anti-HIV
Antidiabetic |
33. |
Ursolic acid |
#Analgesic;
Anti-HIV
EC50=2.0 ug/ml;
Anti-HIV IC50=6.5 ug/ml;
Anti-HIV IC85=18 ug/ml; AntiEBV;
Antiarthritic; Anticariogenic;
Anticholestatic 28-100 mg/kg orl;
Antidiabetic; Antiedemic;
Antihepatotoxic 5-20 mg/kg ipr;
Antihistaminic; Antihyperlipidemic;
Antiinflammatory 1/3x indomethacin;
Antiinflammatory IC24=500 mg/kg;
Antileishmanic ED50=20 uM;
Antileukemic; Antilymphomic;
Antimutagenic; Antiobesity?;
Antioxidant; Antiproliferative
IC50=15-20 uM; Antistaphylococcic;
Antitumor; Antitumor (Breast) 0.5%
diet; Antitumor (Breast) IC50=15-20
uM; Antitumor (Colon); Antitumor
(Lung); Antitumor (Stomach)
IC50=15-20 uM; Antitumor-Promoter;
Antiulcer; Antiviral IC85=18 ug/ml;
Aromatase-Inhibitor; CNS-Depressant;
Cancer-Preventive; Choleretic 5-20
mg/kg orl; Cytotoxic 50 ppm;
ED50=3.75 ug/ml; Diuretic;
Hepatoprotective; Hypoglycemic;
Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor IC50=0.18 mM;
Piscicide; Potassium-Sparing 3
mg/rat; Protease-Inhibitor IC85=18
ug/ml; Protisticide; Sodium-Sparing
3 mg/rat |
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34. |
Betulinic acid |
Anti-Inflammatory Agents,
Non-Steroidal,
Antimalarials
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
Prostaglandin Antagonists
Anti-HIV Agents
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35. |
Beta-sitosterol |
Antilipemic Agents |
Substances used to treat
HYPERLIPIDEMIA. (An excess of lipids
in the blood).
Beta-sitosterol has possible
activity in
promoting prostate health.
It also has cholesterol-lowering
activity. |
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