Summary
Java tea: medicinal plant used for its diuretic effect against urinary tract infections, it can be found in infusion or capsules.
names
Portuguese name: Tea de Java
Binomial name: Orthosiphon aristatus
French name: Orthosiphon , thé de Java
English name: java Tea
German name: Orthosiphon , Java Tee
Italian name: orthosiphon aristatus , tè di Java
Family
Lamiaceae (Lamiáceas)
Constituents
Essential oils, flavonoids, saponins, tannins.
parts used
Dry leaves.
Diuretic, choleretic, antibacterial, disinfectant, draining.
java tea indications
Bacterial infections in the area of the urinary tract (cystitis,…), gout, overweight.
Secundary effects
we do not know
contraindications
Heart or kidney failure
Interactions
we do not know
Java tea-based preparations
– Java tea infusion
– Java tea capsule
Where does java tea grow?
Java tea grows in Asia (Indonesia).
When is java tea harvested?
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Comments
This plant originates from Indonesia and can have a favorable effect against bacterial urinary infections (cystitis) in addition to effects against excess weight (it can be included in diets).
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