Kidney tea

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About the drug:

Kidney tea is an herbal preparation with a diuretic (diuretic) effect. Biologically active substances contained in the leaves of staminate orthosiphon have a diuretic, choleretic and antispasmodic effect.

Indications and dosage:

Medicinal product Kidney tea is indicated for use in acute and chronic kidney disease, as well as in cholecystitis. In addition, Kidney tea is used for edema caused by heart failure or impaired renal function (as part of a comprehensive treatment).

Release form - leaves in a pack with an inner package: to prepare the infusion, you need to place one dessert spoon of staminate orthosiphon leaves in an enamel bowl, then pour 200 ml of boiled hot water. Then you should close the lid and leave for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath. Next, you need to cool the infusion (it is cooled for 45 minutes at room temperature), and then strain. The remainder is wrung out into a strained infusion. Further, the volume of the infusion must be brought to 200 ml with boiled water.

Release form - filter bags: to prepare the infusion, two filter bags should be placed in an enamel or glass dish and pour 200 ml of boiling water, then close the lid and leave for 15 minutes. It is necessary to receive the infusion in a warm form 30 minutes before meals 2 times / day. Shake the infusion immediately before taking it. Children over fourteen years old and adults should take half a glass of infusion. For children aged 12-14 years, the infusion is applied in 1/3 cup, at the age of 7-12 years - one tablespoon, 3-7 years - one dessert spoon. The duration of the course of therapy is determined by the attending physician in each case individually.

With cholecystitis, this drug must be used after meals.

Overdose:

In case of an overdose of the drug Kidney tea, the patient may experience pain in the liver, kidneys and stomach.

Side effects:

Due to the use of the drug Kidney tea, side effects may develop in some patients. Typically, side effects due to the use of Kidney Tea are represented by allergic reactions, for example, swelling of the skin, flushing (redness), itching, rashes.

In the event of the occurrence of these or any other negative reactions during the course of treatment with Kidney tea, it is required to suspend the use of this drug and consult a doctor for advice to decide on the possibility of further use of this drug.

Contraindications:

It is forbidden to use renal tea in patients with hypersensitivity to this drug. Also, renal tea is contraindicated in hyperacid gastritis and gastric / duodenal ulcer.

Use of the drug Kidney tea in children. This drug is prohibited for use in children under three years of age.

Use of the drug Kidney tea during lactation or pregnancy. The use of renal tea in women, both during pregnancy and during lactation, is allowed only as directed by the attending physician, provided that the expected benefit to the mother significantly outweighs the potential risk to the fetus / child.

Interaction with other medications and alcohol:

Drinking alcoholic beverages while undergoing treatment with Renal Tea is not recommended.

Composition and properties:

Active substance: leaves of orthosiphon staminate.

Release form: leaves; in filter bags of 1.5 g, in a pack of 20 pieces or 50 g in a pack with an inner bag

Pharmachologic effect:

Kidney tea is an herbal preparation with a diuretic (diuretic) effect. Biologically active substances contained in the leaves of staminate orthosiphon have a diuretic, choleretic and antispasmodic effect. They also help to increase the secretion of gastric juice, increasing the content of free hydrochloric acid in it. In addition, when using this drug, the excretion of uric acid, urea, and chlorides from the body is observed.

Ortosiphon is a perennial semi-shrub or herbaceous plant of the Yasnotkov family. In total, there are about 192 varieties of it, but the most common variety is staminate orthosiphon, which is used as a kidney tea.

Chemical composition

The healing properties of orthosiphon are due to the biologically active substances present in its composition. Of particular importance among them are the following compounds:

• Tannins;
• Phenylcarboxylic acids;
• Triterpene saponins;
• Flavonoids;
• Organic acids, including tartaric, rosemary, phenolcarboxylic and citric;
• Lipids;
• Essential oils;
• Orthosiphonin glycoside;
• Aglycon;
• Sixatomic alcohol meso-inositol;
• Mesoinositis;
• Alkaloids;
• Sitosterol,
• Tannin;
• Trace elements: copper, iridium, lead, iron, aluminum, cobalt, barium, selenium, magnesium, strontium, vanadium, potassium, calcium, nickel, zinc.

Beneficial features

The main property of orthosiphon is a diuretic effect, thanks to which the plant is used in the treatment of various kidney diseases accompanied by edema, azotemia (increased content of nitrogenous metabolic products in the blood) and albuminuria (excretion of protein in the urine), including pyelonephritis (inflammatory kidney disease), glomerulonephritis (kidney disease of an immuno-inflammatory nature), as well as with urolithiasis, cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).

As you know, the dehydration effect of most diuretics is achieved by increasing the excretion from the body, including potassium ions. A deficiency of salts of this element is fraught with the development of various neurological disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial excitability, etc., and in people receiving therapy with cardiac glycosides, a lack of potassium can lead to sudden severe arrhythmias, in some cases even leading to death. So, orthosiphon belongs to the group of potassium-sparing diuretics, because devoid of this "side effect".

In addition to a diuretic, this plant is also characterized by anti-inflammatory, hypotensive, antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects.

The medicinal properties of staminate orthosiphon are also used in the treatment of heart failure, atherosclerosis of the brain, the initial stages of ischemic and hypertension, urine acid diathesis, diabetes mellitus, and gout. The plant promotes increased excretion of urea, uric acid and chlorides from the body.

Ortosiphon has a beneficial effect on the organs of smooth muscles, has an alkalizing and analgesic effect, improves appetite, increases the secretion of gastric juice and the formation of free hydrochloric acid, increases the secretory activity of the gastric mucosa, promotes bile secretion, and reduces the number of leukocytes in bile. Due to these properties, orthosiphon is used for the prevention of kidney stones, treatment of acute and chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, gastritis with low acidity.

Orthosiphon is used to prepare kidney tea, which can be used both as an independent remedy and as an auxiliary preparation. The best effect, according to clinical data, can be achieved when combined with other medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. For example, for diseases of the urinary tract and bladder, this plant is recommended to be combined with bearberry, which is considered one of the best herbal disinfectants. In addition to bearberry, lingonberry leaf, field horsetail, drooping birch leaves are often recommended.

Indications for use

• Acute and chronic kidney disease;
• Diabetes mellitus;
• Gout;
• Urethritis;
• Cystitis;
• Gallstone disease;
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system, accompanied by edema;
• Cholecystitis;
• Gastritis;
• Renal colic.

Contraindications

A categorical contraindication to the use of orthosiphon is only hypersensitivity to biologically active substances contained in the plant. However, it is recommended to consult a doctor before taking renal tea, and serious diseases can only be treated under his close supervision.

As for the use of orthosiphon in pediatrics, you should not give infusions prepared from it to babies under 3 years old.

The remedy can be taken during pregnancy, but again only as directed by a doctor.

Home remedies from orthosiphon

The recipe for a decoction of orthosiphon, used for heart and kidney failure, pyelonephritis, hypertension and ischemic disease, cystitis and urethritis: pour 5 g of chopped herbs with 1 glass of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes over low heat. Insist 3 hours, drain. Take 1/2 cup twice daily before meals.

For cystitis, kidney stones, cholelithiasis, inflammation of the gallbladder, gout and rheumatism, the following infusion is recommended: pour 3 g of chopped orthosiphon herb with a glass of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes, drain. Then, using chilled boiled water, bring the volume to the original. Take 1/2 cup warm twice a day before meals.

Another recipe for an infusion used for acute and chronic diseases of the kidneys and bladder, gout, uric acid diathesis, edema, arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, urethritis, cystitis, gastritis, cholecystitis, glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, and chopped tablespoons of herbs in a thermos, pour 2 cups of boiling water. Insist overnight and strain. Take 150 ml three times daily before meals.

The duration of treatment with orthosiphon, as a rule, is 2-3 weeks, if necessary, the courses are repeated.

Kidney tea (aka orthosiphon staminate or cat's whisker) is a perennial evergreen shrub that is found wild in the northern part of Australia, Southeast Asia, the tropics of America, on the island of Java. In Russia, it is successfully cultivated in the Caucasus and Crimea. Its height is from 100 to 150 cm. The stem is tetrahedral, well branched. It is purple at the bottom and green at the top.

On it, ovate-lanceolate leaves, the shape of which resembles an elongated rhombus, are located oppositely on short petioles. The edge of the leaf is serrated. The length of the sheet plate is about five to six centimeters, and the width is from one to two centimeters. Pale purple (or lilac) flowers are located in the axils of the leaves at the top of the branches. It turns out a racemose inflorescence of a pyramidal shape. And the plant was popularly nicknamed the cat's whisker, probably due to the fact that each flower has four long stamens, similar to the whiskers of cats.

Fruits are oval or round nuts. Flowering time - July-August. Harvesting is carried out during the summer season in several stages, leaves or flashes are collected (these are leafy apical parts of the shoots). Dried and crushed raw materials are then packaged in pharmacy packages. A large bag can contain 50 grams of raw material, or there are 30 (or 20) small filter bags.

Beneficial features

In folk medicine, the ground part of the plant is used - leaves and shoots. Kidney tea
has a number of properties of a diuretic, analgesic, diuretic, antispasmodic nature. It is used to treat a number of diseases:

diseases of the genitourinary system: urinary incontinence, edema during pregnancy, inflammation of the bladder, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, urethritis and other kidney diseases;

atherosclerosis of the vessels of the brain (about herbs that improve blood circulation in the brain are written here);

diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: gastritis (read how to make a diet during an exacerbation here), cholecystitis, orthosiphon improves the activity of the heart and blood vessels, normalizes blood circulation, helps to combat hypertension;

helps with diabetes mellitus (about foods that should not be eaten with diabetes mellitus is written on this page), diathesis and rheumatism;

Kidney tea helps to remove unnecessary acids, chlorides and urea from the body. Gently removes stones with sand from the kidneys, gallbladder, bladder. Reduces the amount of mucus and leukocytes in bile; a cat's whisker saturates the body with potassium salts;

the plant relaxes the smooth muscles of the organs, gently eliminates spasms. Promotes increased appetite, secretion of gastric juice, improves bile secretion.

Application of staminate orthosiphon

Cat's whisker is used in the form of a decoction and infusion. The broth is prepared as follows: take 2 - 3 large tablespoons of dry kidney tea, pour a glass of boiling water over them. Put in a water bath, hold for 15 minutes. Then the broth should be left for 45 minutes. Strain the resulting product, bring the total volume to 200 milliliters, diluting with boiled water. Dosage - 3 times a day, 60 - 100 milliliters.

Should be taken 30 minutes before meals. To prepare an infusion of a cat's whisker, take half a teaspoon of a dry plant, pour a glass of boiling water. Bring the product to a boil, leave for 20 minutes. Strain the infusion, bring to the same volume. The dosage is 100 milliliters twice a day. Drink the infusion warm half an hour before meals. The infusion must be drunk fresh, so it must be prepared daily.

Home use

Cat's whisker is used in many countries of the world. In Europe, it was officially allowed to be used in 1950. Orthosiphon improves tubular function, increases glomerular filtration and alkalizes urine. Kidney tea is the most common remedy made from staminate orthosiphon. There are several recipes for its preparation: pour one tablespoon of the plant with a glass of cold water.

Leave the drink to infuse for 8 to 10 hours. Take 2 to 3 cups daily; take a tablespoon of cat's whisker, add a glass of boiling water. Pour into an enamel bowl and let sit for one hour. Then put the infusion in a water bath, hold for 15 minutes. Drink three times a day. The course of treatment is six months, every month you need to take a week break.

How to properly procure

The plant is harvested in the summer. Under favorable weather conditions (hot and humid summer), harvesting is carried out up to 5 - 6 times per season. At this time, only the tops of the shoots (flushes) are collected, a few centimeters of the stem and a couple of leaves are captured with it. The remaining leaves are harvested in October, when they have formed and grown to 7 - 8 centimeters.

The collected raw materials must be dried. To do this, the orthosiphon is laid out on a flat surface, left in a ventilated room, and regularly stirred. Store the cat's whisker in cotton or paper bags in a dry place. If all the rules for collection and storage are observed, then the staminate orthosiphon is usable for 4 years.

Contraindications

There are no special contraindications regarding the use of staminate orthosiphon, however, some restrictions are still worth remembering.

Application during pregnancy

Doctors are allowed to use kidney tea during pregnancy, because it helps fight inflammation developing in the genitourinary system, get rid of puffiness in the legs and bags under the eyes. These manifestations often occur during the second trimester of pregnancy. However, women in a position should remember that tea should not be consumed for more than two to three weeks.

Quite often, the manufacturer indicates pregnancy and lactation as contraindications. This is due to the fact that orthosiphon is included in the collection of fees prohibited for use during pregnancy - that is, the problem is that the term "kidney tea" is now sometimes used not only for staminate orthosiphon, but also simply for renal collection. If the tea contains exclusively staminate orthosiphon, then it is completely harmless for both the baby and the mother.

Release form

In pharmacies, orthosiphon is usually sold in packs containing filter bags(there are ten or twenty of them per pack), as well as in the form of friable raw materials. Before buying, it will not be superfluous to consult with a pharmacist or pharmacist regarding which manufacturer is better to give preference to. Remember: a high price is not always a clear indicator of quality!

Another essential recommendation. Study the box carefully and make sure that the manufacturer understands the term "kidney collection" - the composition of the herbs should be explicitly listed on the package exhaustively. If, in addition to the plant described by us, the product contains any other additives, refrain from buying until you are completely sure of the safety of their action.

Kidney tea helps to get rid of not only kidney problems, but also many other diseases.

However, there are contraindications to its use.

Beneficial features

This drink helps to normalize the functioning of the kidneys, and therefore the urinary system, helps to cleanse the body of toxins and removes stones from it. When drinking renal tea, you must strictly adhere to the instructions, otherwise you can harm the body instead of the expected benefits.

The main component of kidney tea is staminate orthosiphon, but to enhance its effect, in addition to this plant, there may be others in the tea. This tea helps to normalize kidney function, removes stones and harmful substances from them.

Its action helps to get rid of problems with the urinary system. Doctors often prescribe this tea to pregnant women so that they do not develop swelling of the limbs.

This is an excellent drink to completely cleanse the body of toxins, which means to improve the body's condition and appearance. The ability of this tea to strengthen the body makes it even more popular.

It contains just a colossal amount of useful essential oils and microelements, essential vitamins.

Indications and contraindications for use

The very name of this drink partly speaks of its main purpose, but kidney tea is used for many diseases, among which are:

• gout;
• urethritis;
• cystitis;
• diabetes;
• cholecystitis;
• renal failure.

This is a panacea for many organ diseases, but its benefits do not always outweigh the possible harm. For example, it should not be consumed if a person shows signs of hypersensitivity to this drink or if its use is accompanied by allergic reactions.

Kidney tea is contraindicated:

• with gastritis and gastric ulcer;
• children who have not yet reached the age of three;
• when combined with alcoholic beverages.

Instructions for use

When buying this tea in a pharmacy, you should not neglect the instructions for use, because it performs the function of a full-fledged therapeutic agent.

According to any instructions for using renal tea, its use should look like this:

1. Use 2 tea bags or a teaspoon of tea leaves for 200 ml boiling water.
2. Insist no more than 15 minutes in a water bath.
3. Chill the drink for 45 minutes.
4. Consume half an hour before meals, and with cholecystitis half an hour after meals.

When drinking this tea, a strict dosage must be observed. Children aged three to seven years are given a teaspoon of tea twice a day, from seven to twelve years old - 2 teaspoons 2 times a day, from 12 to 14 years old - a third of a glass 2 times a day, and from 14 and for adults it is recommended to take half a glass of tea 2 times a day.

Before taking tea, you should consult a doctor, and he will decide which dose is required for a particular person and whether it will be safe for this person.

Contraindications to the use of staminate orthosiphon

Orthosiphon staminate has a unique composition that is not useful for everyone.

The aerial part of the plant contains a lot of components, and only a medical examination can show whether they are suitable for a particular person.

Contraindications for renal tea with staminate orthosiphon leaves:

1. Tea, which contains this plant, should not be used by people who have an individual intolerance to this plant or it causes them allergies.
2. Quite often, the tea that this plant contains is recommended for pregnant women with puffiness in the later stages, but in most cases it cannot be consumed in this position.
3. During lactation, it is also not recommended to take kidney tea, as it contains the leaves of orthosiphon stapa.
4. The use of the plant is not recommended for children under 12 years old, but with the exception of those cases when the doctor permits.

Thus, we can conclude that it is necessary to be careful about the cat's whisker:

• during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• if they are going to use it for children;
• with grass allergies and individual intolerance;
• if a person has gastritis and ulcers;
• when taking alcoholic beverages.

In all other cases, the content of staple orthosiphon in tea is allowed, and at the same time it will have a positive effect to the maximum.

Where can you buy this product?

The best place to buy kidney tea is in a pharmacy, as well as to buy other herbs with medicinal effect, because only high-quality and certified products can be found there. When buying, you should definitely pay attention to whether there is an instruction inside the package and what is the shelf life of the renal tea.

Very often people are offered to buy herbs and medicinal teas on the market, but such a purchase does not give guarantees for anything, because it is impossible to know whether the raw materials were collected correctly, how they were dried and stored.

You can buy tea on the Internet, but the drink is not too expensive and there is no need to pay extra for its delivery.

We do it at home

Almost every type of medicinal raw material can be stocked independently, but it takes a very long time to carry herbs for kidney tea. The main ingredient of the drink is staminate orthosiphon, which can not always be found in places suitable for this collection.

In addition, it is very difficult to ensure the correct fermentation process of raw materials at home.

But if you collect the leaves for tea yourself, then you need to know how to do it correctly:

• raw materials are collected exclusively in the summer;
• only the tops of the plant need to be cut;
• for fermentation, it is necessary to lay the grass in a thick layer and press down with a press;
• you need to dry the leaves at a high temperature, you can in the sun.

Plants should be dried in a warm, dry and well-ventilated area. It is necessary to brew raw materials for kidney tea, which is collected on your own, following all the instructions of the same tea from the pharmacy.

If you prepare and consume kidney tea correctly, it will cleanse the body of all unnecessary things quickly and help you forget about many problems.

This tea contains many components that are necessary for the body of every person and therefore its competent use will not harm anyone. It can be found in any pharmacy, it has very pleasant taste and aroma, which means you can drink it and improve your health with pleasure.

But, in order not to cause even minimal harm to the body, before taking a drink you should consult a doctor and get competent recommendations.

Kidney tea is an affordable remedy for treating many diseases and strengthening the human body as a whole.

The advantage of this tea

Today, the shelves of pharmacies are full of a large selection of various medicinal and herbal preparations. Most people have made their choice in favor of a variety of teas. Kidney tea can act as the main or additional medicine and be used in complex treatment.

The main advantage of renal tea, in comparison with other medicines, is its curative, multifunctional effect. He is able to have a positive effect not only on the kidneys, but also on the entire body as a whole. Provide support for the immune system accordingly. In this regard, the fight against the disease will be faster and more effective.

The drink contributes to the normal functioning of the urinary system, removes toxins and stones from the body. This function is facilitated by trace elements, organic acids, vitamins and essential oils.

Consider the features of the drink:

1. The diuretic is active in the fight against puffiness.
2. The drink is rich in potassium, which promotes the active elimination of harmful substances and excess fluid from the body.
3. The diuretic is an excellent antispasmodic.
4. The galenic elements contained in the plant have a positive effect on the walls of the stomach, promote the production of gastric juice.
5. Tea increases appetite.
6. Iron and magnesium improve the functioning of the circulatory system and lower leukocytes in the blood.

Kidney tea, unlike other drugs, is suitable for pregnant women. With edema and urination problems, in most cases, the doctor prescribes the presented drink.

The therapeutic efficacy of the diuretic will increase significantly if you take tea in combination with other herbal preparations: lingonberry leaves, bearberry, field horsetail, birch buds.

The most effective remedies

Today, modern pharmacies present the consumer with a huge assortment of renal teas with various effects. Consider the most famous and effective diuretics used in inflammatory processes of the urinary system and kidney disease.

1. Kidney tea Ortosiphon vigorously expels urea, uric acid, chlorides and lead salts from the body. Has an antispastic effect, is used for renal colic, increases the secretion of gastric juice, enhances the secretion of bile. The drug is used for diseases: cystitis, lithiasis, stone formation, ischemic and hypertensive ailments, edema, inflammation of the gallbladder and chronic kidney disease. The medicinal drink is sold over the counter without a doctor's prescription.
2. Phyto-tea "Urophyton" reduces puffiness, prevents the appearance of kidney stones, and reduces the risk of inflammatory processes in the urinary tract. The tea contains bearberry, birch and plantain leaves, licorice root, marigold, St. John's wort and horsetail. A doctor's prescription is not required to purchase the drink.
3. Kidney tea "Nephron" has an anti-inflammatory, disinfectant effect on the human body. The drink helps to normalize mineral metabolism, prevents the formation of stones. It is a diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent that actively fights against various kidney diseases.

   Tea consists of:

   • St. John's wort;
   • lingonberries;
   • knotweed;
   • corn silk;
   • goldenrod;
   • calendula;
   • nettles and mint;
   • calamus root.
4. Effective renal tea "Fitonephron" specializes in the treatment of renal pathological disorders and genitourinary systems. It has a strong analgesic, diuretic, antiseptic and tonic effect. The preparation contains: bearberry, peppermint, dill, eleutherococcus. The drink is pleasant and aromatic to the taste.

Many girls use Fitonefrol tea as a means for losing weight. This is due to the diuretic effect, which removes excess fluid and toxins from the body in a short period of time. As a result, weight loss is observed. However, the fullness returns quickly as the tea is not designed to fight body fat. Therefore, it is best to consult a dietitian before taking tea.

Possible side effects

Kidney teas are effective natural medicines for the treatment and prevention of kidney and urinary system diseases. But still, some components of the drug may have side effects and contraindications.

As a result, when starting to use the drink, be sure to read the instructions and the main contraindications.

• with a pronounced form of heart or renal failure;
• with intolerance to the presented ingredients contained in the preparation;
• with stomach disease (ulcer, gastritis;
• children under twelve years old.

Occasionally, there are cases where the herbal collection causes side effects. They can appear in the form of: swelling, itching, hyperemia, rash, redness of certain areas of the skin.

In order to avoid unpleasant consequences, it is necessary to seek the advice of a qualified specialist (urologist or allergist). After conducting the examinations, the doctor will determine the diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Opinions and reviews of people who took this drink

For a long time, renal teas have been actively used by people for pathologies of the kidneys and urinary system. Reviews of patients who used the healing drink for medicinal purposes are positive.

The presented medicine is a natural and safe remedy that perfectly matches the price criteria. After taking the drug, patients observe a significant improvement, a decrease in swelling, and a cessation of pain in cystitis. Future mothers express positive reviews about phyto-tea. Indeed, during pregnancy, most women suffer from edema. It is not easy to find an effective drug, because there should be no side effects so as not to harm the baby.

In this case, doctors prescribe the use of renal teas for pregnant women. They reduce swelling, normalize blood pressure, and remove excess uric acid from the body. After taking the drink, the patients feel better. The basic rule for using the drug is strict adherence to the dosage.

Despite the positive feedback from people and the popularity of drinks, doctors are sure that tea rather acts as an auxiliary method in the fight against urological diseases. Herbal preparations are able to remove the symptomatic sign of the disease and help in the fight against infections, but not eliminate the cause of the disease. Therefore, before taking a collection of medicinal plants, you must consult with a specialist. The doctor will establish an accurate diagnosis, select the correct complex treatment.

Kidney tea - benefits and harms, instructions for use

Orthosiphon staminate (it also has less exotic names - kidney tea or cat's whisker) is a perennial evergreen shrub. It is found as a wild species in the north of Australia, in the southeast of Asia, in the tropical part of America, as well as on the island of Java. It does not grow on the territory of Russia under natural conditions, but it is cultivated for medicinal purposes in the southern regions of our country.

Kidney tea: collection

For medicinal purposes, the leaves of kidney tea are used. Orthosiphon is collected in the fall - when October comes, all leaves should be cut off from the bush. They must be thoroughly dried and then packed in air-permeable bags (paper or fabric).

Quite often, due to mistakes made during collection (many stems and spoiled leaves fall), as well as drying, staminate orthosiphon loses a significant part of the properties useful for the human body. Store dried kidney tea in a dry place with a constant supply of fresh air.

Beneficial features

Like many natural medicines, cat's whisker contains a huge amount of trace elements, organic acids, vitamins, and essential oils. And although the name "kidney tea" unambiguously tells us about the benefits of the plant for the kidneys (this is a wonderful diuretic to combat edema), but its useful properties are not limited to:

• Kidney tea is an excellent remedy that is rich in potassium salts and helps remove excess fluids and harmful substances.
• It is a good antispasmodic. The galenic components contained in the plant relieve spasms of the smooth muscles of the internal organs. They are also able to significantly increase the activity of the gastric mucosa, which has a positive effect on the production of gastric juice. As a result, the digestion process is noticeably improved.

Orthosiphon staminate is also recognized by official medicine - therefore it can be bought in pharmacies without any problems. It is sold in filter bags. Price - within 100 rubles.

Indications

• kidney disease;
• diabetes;
• gout;
• cystitis;
• cholelithiasis;
• problems with the heart and blood vessels, flowing with swelling;
• cholecystitis.

Contraindications

There are no special contraindications regarding the use of staminate orthosiphon, however, some restrictions are still worth remembering.

1. If dropsy and heart or kidney failure are diagnosed, then decoctions and teas should be used only after an individual conversation with a doctor and under medical supervision.
2. Do not exceed the recommended dosage, you must strictly follow the instructions attached to the drug.
3. Taking into account the well-established opinion of experts on the use of staminate orthosiphon in pediatrics, the drug is not prescribed to children under the age of twelve.
4. It is undesirable to use a cat's whisker for those patients who suffer from hypotension, gastritis, stomach ulcers.

Application during pregnancy

Doctors are allowed to use kidney tea during pregnancy, because it helps fight inflammation developing in the genitourinary system, get rid of puffiness in the legs and bags under the eyes. These manifestations often occur during the second trimester of pregnancy. However, women in a position should remember that tea should not be consumed for more than two to three weeks.

Quite often, the manufacturer indicates pregnancy and lactation as contraindications. This is due to the fact that orthosiphon is included in the collection of fees prohibited for use during pregnancy - that is, the problem is that the term "kidney tea" is now sometimes used not only for staminate orthosiphon, but also simply for renal collection. If the tea contains exclusively staminate orthosiphon, then it is completely harmless for both the baby and the mother.

Kidney tea: instructions for use, recipes

Kidney tea is not only kidney tea, it is also tea. Therefore, it is used in the form of infusions and decoctions. Let's take a look at the most popular recipes:

1. For the treatment of renal failure, pyelonephritis, high blood pressure, cystitis, urethritis, ischemic disease, the following recipe is suitable: grind 5 g of orthosiphon and pour 260 ml of boiling water and boil over low heat for 7 minutes. Then insist, strain for 2.5-3 hours. Consume in the morning and evening hours 0.5 hours before eating, half a glass.
2. To get rid of cystitis, gout, gallstone disease, rheumatism, inflammation in the gallbladder, this recipe for infusion helps well: pour 3 grams of crushed potion with one glass of boiling water, wait 20-25 minutes, strain. Take warm before meals 2 times throughout the day, 120-150 ml.
3. The infusion, which is used for problems with the kidneys and bladder, with gout, uric acid diathesis, edema, high blood pressure, cystitis, cholecystitis, glomerulonephritis, is prepared as follows: 2 tbsp. put tablespoons of chopped staminal orthosiphon in a thermos, pour 500 ml of freshly boiled water. Insist for 9-10 hours, then strain. Consume 150 ml 3 times a day 20-25 minutes before meals. The duration of the course of treatment is from 14 to 20 days, if necessary, the treatment is repeated.
4. Another recipe for infusion. To prepare a remedy, you need leaves or shoots with leaves. Take from 2 to 3 tbsp. tablespoons of dried raw materials, poured into an enamel or glass dish and pour 250 ml of boiling water. After closing the vessel, keep it in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. Then the infusion is cooled for 40-50 minutes and filtered. Using boiled water, the volume should be brought to the original. The infusion can be stored in a cold place for up to 48 hours. You need to drink half a glass three times a day. To enhance the diuretic effect in case of kidney problems, swelling due to circulatory disorders, this infusion is drunk before meals. To improve the antispasmodic effect, the infusion is consumed after meals.
5. When purchasing tea in a pharmacy in the form of filter bags, you should read the instructions on the package. Usually one sachet needs to be poured with 1/2 cup boiling water, cover with a lid, leave for 15 minutes, then squeeze the sachet, and add 100 ml of boiled water to the resulting infusion.

Orthosiphon staminate: reviews

Reviews of kidney tea are extremely positive.

Lyudmila, 45 years old, manager:

There are kidney problems. Passed a full examination. The doctor, among other drugs, prescribed kidney tea. I got it at the pharmacy in filter bags. After the course of treatment, the condition returned to normal.

Anastasia, 34 years old, librarian:

During pregnancy, tests showed an inflammatory process in the kidneys, swelling appeared. Orthosiphon staminate was prescribed (without any additional herbs). It is safe during pregnancy. She underwent a course of treatment, the test results returned to normal. However, I do not advise you to self-medicate, especially in such a crucial period. All appointments should be made only by a doctor, because he takes into account the peculiarities of the course of pregnancy and other individual factors.