Balbas-Pusa

BALBAS-PUSA

The Balbas -pusa also known as Kabling-gubat or Cats' Whisker in english has a scientific name Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq. It is one of the plants what we called as Herbal Medicine or Medicinal Plants. The Balbas-pusa was considered as an anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, diuretic and hypoglycemic. The leaves of this plant contain a high percentage of potassium salts (0.7 gm in 100 grams of fresh leaves. From dried leaves, a small amount of volatile oil and a bitter alkaloid, orthosiphonin. Drinking a cup of Balbas-pusa Tea everyday can help relieve your urinary problems. In fact, you can just get a balbas-pusa anywhere here in our country, Because it is not a rare plant and it just grow anywhere where grasses grew normally. And for an easy and convenient way of getting this plant, you can plant it in your backyard. Plant Now ! :))