The beautiful flower in bloom above is known as Misai Kucing in the Malay language. Translated literally, it means Cat's Whiskers. This herb has lots of health benefits and those who plant it in their gardens can make a drink from it.
When boiled with brown sugar, it tastes yummy
. The scientific name for this plant is “Orthosiphon Aristatus” and is grown as an ornamental plant or garden herb in Malaysia.
Here are some benefits and ailments that Misai Kucing can help treat:
- treating gout
- diabetes by balancing blood sugar levels
- stress
- high blood pressure
- remove toxins
- energy booster
- regenerate and build new cells
- balances our body systems
3 comments:
I always enjoy your posts about herbs. Unfortunately I cannot get the seeds for this in the UK :(
I am glad to be of service. Too bad I can't send you the seeds as I think there are some immigration or customs laws about live plants.
Yes I think you are right about that. It's a strange world isn't it? Thanks for the thought.
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