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Orthosiphon stamenis is known to many under a more sonorous name – kidney tea. This plant is actively used both in folk and traditional medicine in the complex treatment of genitourinary diseases. It has diuretic properties, helps in the removal of excess fluid and salts, and has moderate anti-inflammatory properties. Kidney tea is used not only in people with diseased kidneys, but also in the correction of excess weight and the treatment of obesity.
Features of composition
The positive effect of taking kidney tea in relation to both the urinary system and the body as a whole is determined by the biological composition of the plant itself – staminate orthosiphon. It contains a number of biologically active components that help in the implementation of its main effects – diuretic and anti-inflammatory. For use in medicine, the plant is grown in special conditions, on plantations, which makes it possible to achieve the maximum content of nutrients. The plant is rich in the following components:
- beta-sitosterol;
- rosmarinic acid;
- saponins;
- essential oils;
- orthosiphonin glycosides;
- tannins;
- organic acids;
- mesoinosite;
- potassium salts;
- iron, copper, cobalt, magnesium, zinc, manganese;
- phenol-carbolic acids;
- flavonoids;
- vitamins.
The combination of these substances helps in providing a complex effect on the body.
Medicinal properties of orthosiphon stamens
The main effect of orthosiphon stamens is a diuretic, provided by the saponins contained in the plant. Once in the human body, these compounds quickly decompose into certain biologically active components that stimulate the production of certain enzymes. They provoke increased excretion of fluid.
Due to the organic acids in the composition of the plant, phyto-raw materials provide anti-inflammatory activity, help in the removal of waste and intermediate metabolites, toxic compounds soluble in urine.
Flavonoids help to dilate small vessels, eliminating swelling and fluid retention in tissues.
Due to the glycosides that are part of the plant, the intake of kidney tea stimulates appetite, normalizes the digestive tract.
The content of tannins helps to inhibit the growth of neoplastic cells, reduces the inflammatory response of the body.
Vitamins and minerals help in maintaining the immune system, increase the overall resistance of the urinary tract to the influence of bacteria and viruses.
Due to potassium salts, the work of the heart and kidneys is supported, water-salt metabolism is regulated. The presence of rosmarinic acid helps in enhancing the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity.
Contraindications for orthosiphon stamens
There are a number of conditions in which the use of kidney tea is not indicated, moreover, there are contraindications for taking orthosiphon stamens. First of all, it is:
- age of 12 years;
- intolerance to components and allergies to certain substances in the composition of the herb;
- according to the instructions, there is a ban on the use during lactation and during pregnancy, although it is often prescribed to expectant mothers.
Also, with improper intake of kidney tea, complications and side effects may develop, which will adversely affect health. Therefore, it is important to strictly follow the recommendations for dosage, which is indicated on the box with raw materials. Sometimes the doctor may adjust the dose.
Ortsifon should be taken with caution in the elderly, in the presence of serious chronic lesions of the internal organs. Among the side effects of kidney tea are allergies, pain in the lumbar region, nausea and discomfort in the stomach. Allergies usually manifest as a skin rash, watery eyes or a runny nose, and difficulty breathing.
The use of orthosiphon staminate
The main use of stamen orthosiphon is the treatment of both acute and chronic pathologies in the urinary tract. Kidney tea helps in suppressing pain attacks, helps to remove excess fluid from the body, reducing swelling. With the development of inflammatory processes in the urinary system, the components of orthosiphon suppress inflammatory processes and improve the functioning of the glomeruli in the kidneys. Also, due to kidney tea, the acidity of urine decreases, so it does not irritate the mucous membranes.
Also, kidney tea stimulates bile secretion, helps in the work of the pancreas. Additional indications for the use of orthosiphon are:
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels, including edema;
- development of diabetes;
- gouty attacks;
- edema of various origins;
- high blood pressure;
- cholelithiasis;
- vascular atherosclerosis.
Kidney tea is a strong diuretic, it should not be used to prevent pathologies. It is used in the treatment of existing diseases. It also increases the secretion of gastric juice, so it can also be used for digestive problems.
Preparing kidney tea
In order for the plant to fully reveal its effects, it is important to infuse the kidney tea correctly. It is important to fill it with water not lower than 90 – 95 ° C.
Two versions of this raw material are sold – in filter bags for brewing in a cup and in bulk, in the form of dry grass. Filter bags are more convenient, they are designed for a single dose of tea. Dry raw materials must be measured with a spoon and then filtered.
A single dose of the drink – 50 – 100 ml, take it up to three times a day. The course of therapy lasts up to 3 weeks (specifies the doctor).
Reviews of doctors about stamen orthosiphon
Pharmacist, teacher of pharmacology, chief editor of MedCorr Olga Zorina:
– Kidney tea (orthosiphon) has a strong diuretic effect, but its long-term use is effective. This plant reduces edema, including those of cardiac origin. But orthosiphon is inert to kidney tissues, does not damage them even with prolonged use. Key contraindications are hypersensitivity, children’s age.