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Cat whiskers Plant

Submitted by admin on 30 August 2024
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Scientific name
Orthosiphon Stamineus
Common name
Cat whiskers Plant
Malayalam name
പൂച്ചമീശ തുളസി

Description

  1. Habit : Herb
  2. Habitat : Grow well in full sun in mild climates.
  3. Leaves : dark green,ovate leaves
  4. Flowers : white color and cat's whiskers shaped flowers
  5. Stems : Slender, 4 angular
How to use
  1. Dried leaves are good for gallbladder stones and liver ailments
  2. Drinking 5 to 10 ml of leaf juice three times a day can help manage high sugar levels. 
Parts used
Dried leaves
Uses

Anti-allergic,Anti-bacterial,Anti-diabetic,Diuretic

Propagation & Cultivation

It is propagated through seeds.They can also be vegetatively propagated by using terminal cuttings.Grows in all types of soil.It can be harvested once the plant reaches a height of about 15-20 cm.