Magical Misai Kucing

Misai Kucing ( or Cat's Whiskers) is a herb found mainly throughout South East Asia and tropical Australia which belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Misai Kuching is also known as Kumis kucing in Malaysia. The plants leaves are arranged in opposite pairs and are green in colour while the stem is reddish. Almost all parts of the plant can be used but usually only the leaves are used in traditional herbal treatmentsfor -

1. Kidney stones 

Misai Kucing is very useful for flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while also relieving spasms of the the muscle walls of the internal organs, making it quite useful for gallbladder problems.

2. Urinary tract infections. 

Misai Kucing has both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which can be used to treat urinary tract infections.

3. Rheumatism and gout. 

Rheumatism and gout are due to increased meat/protein consumption and a sedentary life that cause a build-up of acid and metabolic wastes in the joints and muscles. The reduced circulation around the joints results in painful swelling and in time, joint destruction. Consuming Misai Kucing helps to remove the metabolic waster from our body.

4. Circulatory disorders. 

Misai Kucing is the remedy for blood vessels and circulatory problems.

5. Diabetes. 

Misai Kucing is able to help to stabilize a diabetic person’s blood sugar levels.

6. High blood pressure. 

Misai Kucing inhibits blood platelets from coagulating. It is also good reducing cholesterol and high blood pressure. 

7. Inflamation. 

Misai Kucing has anti inflammatory and anti-alergic properties that help to reduce swelling as well as anti-inflammatory agents that are not steroids. It is also believed to help the immune system and reproductive system.

 8. Anti-ageing

Misai Kucing is also rich in antioxidant that protect cells from the effects of free radicals.

How To Take Misai Kucing

You can buy commercially produced misai kucing tea in sachets but it's really very easy to make your own if you have a pot of misai kucing nearby.

Just remember that beautiful as the flowers might be, it's the leaves which are generally used for medicinal purposes instead. Just pluck fresh misai kucing leaves (about 4 or 5 leaves will do), wash and tear them into smaller pieces. Put these into a mug and pour hot, boiling water into the mug with the leaves. Cover the mug and let the tea steep for about 10 minutes before drinking it. 

The tea is very mild with little colour. If you have a urinary tract infection, your problem should disappear in about 2 hours. If it persists, just drink another cup of this tea.