Cat whiskers Plant
Scientific name
Orthosiphon Stamineus
Common name
Cat whiskers Plant
Malayalam name
പൂച്ചമീശ തുളസി
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : Grow well in full sun in mild climates.
- Leaves : dark green,ovate leaves
- Flowers : white color and cat's whiskers shaped flowers
- Stems : Slender, 4 angular
How to use
- Dried leaves are good for gallbladder stones and liver ailments
- 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.