Abstract:
For centuries, Orthosiphon stamineus Benth, a native plant to Southeast Asia, has been extensively used as a source of medicinal agents due to its wide range of medicinal properties. It is usually consumed as a herbal tea and it was believed to be useful in the treatment of diabetes, fevers, high blood pressure and bone or muscular pain, hypertension, kidney stone as well as promoting health and well being. The plant has also been reported to possess various novel secondary metabolites such as diterpenes, flavones and triterpene. This review summarizes the phytochemical investigations and pharmacological properties of O. stamineus.
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133-138
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Science International, Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Year: 2012