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Cat's Whiskers
Orthosiphon aristatus
3.15757, 101.701
Field Notes
Description:
Herbaceous plant, small white flowers with long "whiskers".
Habitat:
Tropical lowland of South East Asia. This plant grows in my apartment's landscaping.
Notes:
Well known traditional medicinal herb used to combat kidney problems such as kidney stones and diabetes. Also helps lower blood pressure. I've never needed it, so I don't know what it tastes like!
Reference Links:
Free herb information - CAT'S WHISKERS
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PublishedMarch 11, 2012
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