Cat's beard

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 20.08.2023

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Synonym(s)

Koemis Koetjing; orthosiphon spicatus; Orthosiphon spicatus BAKER; Orthosiphon stamineus BENTHAM

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Cat's beard, also known as Orthosiphon spicatus, is a plant of the genus Orthosiphon, within the Lamiaceae family. Its main distribution area is in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa and northeastern Australia.

Phytotherapeutically, the dried leaves and branch tips(Orthosiphonis folium) are used, also called Indian kidney tea or Java tea.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Orthosiphon spicatus is a perennial and herbaceous plant with often thick roots. Its opposite leaves are of simple and serrated shape. The terminal inflorescences have between two and twelve hermaphroditic flowers, with five white or reddish, prominent petals.

Orthosiphon spicatus is the parent plant of Orthosiphonis folium, the cut and dried leaves of the plant.

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Last updated on: 20.08.2023

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles