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Knowledge: Misai Kucing / Cats Whiskers (Orthosiphon Aristatus / Orthosiphon Stamineus)

Cats Whiskers / Misai Kuching (Orthosiphon Aristatus / Orthosiphon Stamineus)

 

Cats Whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus / Orthosiphon stamineus) is a medicinal herb found mainly throughout southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia and tropical Queensland. It is known as Kumis Kucing in Indonesia and Misai Kucing in Malaysia. The plant has white or purple color flowers giving the impression of cat’s whiskers. It has lots of leaves and the leaves are widely used for herbal teas (Java Tea) in South-East Asia.

Traditionally, the infusion of dried leaves is used for treating rheumatic pain and coughs. The fresh leaves are used to prepare strong decoction for treating a wide variety of ailments, such as gout, renal inflammation, kidney stones, and hypertension due to the diuretic action. It is also consumed as general tonic for detoxification and relieving tiredness.

 

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  • Healthy kidney function
  • Improve urinary tract health
  • Maintain optimal liver function
  • Relieve gout symptoms
  • Cholesterol and blood pressure control
 BIONUTRICIA Orthosiphon aristatus Misai Kucing ExtractBRAND X
CertificationRegistered with the Ministry of Health, Halal TestedNot registered & certified
Raw IngredientsOrthosiphon aristatus Misai Kucing from MalaysiaVery little / no raw ingredients; Use non-Misai Kucing materials
ProcessExtracted through R.O. water & Ultra-sonic; Full bio-active ingredientsGrinded plant powder; Extracted through ethanol process
Active CompoundTested with high amount of Rosmarinic acid & SinensetinNot Tested
FormulationOnly Misai Kucing – which is proven safe and effectiveCombination of other ingredients (effectiveness & safety is not proven); Added with prohibited drugs
LabelTransparent, standardized Misai Kucing extract with 0.3-0.8% Rosmarinic acid & SinensetinMisleading claim (quantity), incorrect amount of Misai Kucing extract, mostly filler ingredients
 

A wide range of flavonoids were detected in various tissues of Orthosiphon stamineus such as rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, quercetin, eupatorin,and sinensetin.

 

Kidney Healthy

In vivo study on effect of Misai Kucing extract on kidney
SubjectMale rats (n=30)
Duration of the study19 days
Dosage100-200 mg/kg/oral
Groups
  1. Vehicle control
  2. 80 mg/kg/day C21H43N5O7 for 9 days to induce nephrosis
  3. C21H43N5O7 + 100 mg/kg extracts (10th to 19th day)
  4. C21H43N5O7 + 200 mg/kg extracts
  5. 200 mg/kg extracts only
Parameters analysedBody weight, blood urea, serum creatinine, total protein and glutathione levels
Function
Effective dosage of 200mg/kg can reverse the neprotic damage caused by drug.

Visible benefits

  • The increased levels of serum creatinine, blood urea, urinary protein and extent of renal damage were decreased by the Misai Kucing extract at both dose levels.
  • No toxicity was seen when 200mg/kg extracts was administrated.
 
 
 
 

Anti-diabetes

In vivo study on effect of Misai Kucing extract on diabetes
SubjectMale rats (n=30)
Duration of the study14 days
Dosage0.2, 0.5, 1 g/kg/oral water extract
Groups

Normal/diabetic rats

  1. Distilled water (negative control)
  2. 0.2 g/kg extract
  3. 0.5 g/kg extract
  4. 1 g/kg extract
  5. 5 mg/kg C23H28ClN3O5S (positive control)
Parameters analysedFasting plasma glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), asparate aminotransferase (AST), cholesterol, triglycerides and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, plasma lipid profiles and blood chemistry

Function

  • Misai Kucing aqueous extract is effective for alleviating hyperglycemia and improving lipid profile in diabetic individuals.
  • It has direct stimulatory effect on in su lin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells.

Visible benefits

  • The extract (0.2–1.0 g/kg) significantly decreased plasma glucose concentration in both normal and diabetic rats.
  • The extract at 1.0 g/kg was most effective in decreasing plasma glucose concentrations and comparable to standard drug.
  • Plasma HDL-cholesterol concentration was significantly increased in diabetic rats treated with the extract.
 
 

Anti-aging In Brain

In vivo study on effect of Misai Kucing extract on brain function
SubjectMale rats (n=90)
Duration of the study2 hours
DosageMisai Kucing extract (60, 120, 200, 300, and 600 mg/kg)
Groups
  1. Vehicle control
  2. Positive control: G. biloba extract (120 mg/kg)
  3. 0.5 g/kg extract
  4. Positive control: drug C24H29NO3 (3 mg/kg)
Parameters analysedSocial recognition test

Function

  • Extract of Misai Kucing leaves improves memory by reversing age-related deficits in short-term social memory.
  • The extract might act at adenosine bioactivity site in the restoration of memory.
Visible benefits
Misai Kucing extract showed significant change in recognition index at 300 mg/kg and 600 mg/kg p.o and 120 mg/kg i.p., respectively, compared to the vehicle control.
 
 
 

Anti-inflammation

In vivo study on effect of Misai Kucing extract on inflammation
SubjectArthritis rats (n=20)
Duration of the study21 days
DosageMisai Kucing extract (200, 400 mg/kg) daily
Groups
  • Negative control
  • Positive control: Diclofenac sodium
  • Treatment group
Parameters analysedPaw edema and granulation, X-ray radiography, fluorescence molecular tomography (FMT), and histological evaluation
Function
The anti-arthritic properties of Misai Kucing could be beneficial for prevention and management of rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory disorders.

Visible benefits

  • Treatment with Misai Kucing extract resulted in dose-dependent inhibition of paw edema in acute and chronic models of inflammation.
  • It significantly suppressed FCA-induced paw edema as well as the serum levels of TNF-α and IL-1.
  • The extract improved joint integrity and recover bones from degeneration and osteoporotic lesions. It also showed protection of cartilage and soft tissue.
 
 
 

Natural Diuretic

In vivo study on effect of Misai Kucing extract on diuretic and hypouricemic activity
SubjectRats (n=36)
Duration of the study6 hours
Dosage0.25-2 g/kg
Groups
  • Negative control
  • Positive control
  • Treatment group
Parameters analysedpH, cumulative urinary volume and cumulative urinary excretion of sodium and potassium, serum urate level
Function
Polar components such as rosmarinic acid and sinensetin, eupatorin, sinensetin, rutin, and caffeic acid in the extract contribute to the diuretic and hypouremic activity.

Visible benefits

  • Extract at 2 g/kg increased sodium and potassium excretion, and the effect was similar to the control, C7H8ClN3O4S2.
  • Oral administration of 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 g/kg of extracts significantly reduced serum urate level of hyperuricemic rats at 6th hour, which is comparable to the standard C5H4N4O.
 
 

Toxin Free

In vivo study on effect of Misai Kucing extract on toxin
SubjectRats (n=18)
Duration of the study7 days
Dosage1.1 g/kg
Groups
  • Negative control
  • Treatment group
Parameters analysed
  • HPLC-MS to detect changes in metabolites
  • Analysis of urine and serum
Function
Oral OS extract administration may improve basic metabolite levels and immunity in humans by improving the detoxification ability of the body through an “antidote” mechanism.		Visible benefits
The oral administration of OS extract mainly affected the citrate cycle (TCA cycle), taurine and hypotaurine metabolism, tyrosine metabolism, and sphingolipid metabolism pathways.
 

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  • 0.3-0.8% Asiaticoside (Bio-active Phytonutrient)
  • Ultrasonic hot water extraction
  • Scientifically tested
  • Healthy kidney function
  • Improve urinary tract health
  • Maintain optimal liver function
  • Relieve gout symptoms
  • Cholesterol and blood pressure control
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