Habitat: Tropical regions , Asia. Found along drains and rice paddies. Average height: 30- 36.8 cm.

Part used: Leaves and flowers.

Constituents:  Lobelin, lobelamin, isotomin, saponin, flavonoid and poliferol.

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anti-cancer, irritant.

Uses: Medicinal uses: The use of this plant should be avoided and/or only used by an experienced healer or professional practitioner as it can cause irritations and be harmful (see cautions). It has been used for diarrhea, eye problems, toothaches, asthma, epilepsy, wounds etc.

Cautions: It contains a toxic alkaloid that can paralyze the voluntary muscles and influence the heart and respiration.

by Xilef Welner
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Habitat: South east Asia and Australia’s tropical North Queensland. It is a perennial bush, that grows 1-2 m tall. It has white cat whiskers like flowers.

Part used: Leaf, flower, stem, root.

Actions: anti inflammatory, cleansing, diuretic.

Uses:
Medicinal uses: In Indonesia Kumis kucing is used for any kidney and urinary tract condition, eg kidney stones, kidney and urinary tract infections. Also for diabetes, gout and rheumatism.

Dosage: 1 spoon of dry or fresh herb to 1 cup of water, 2-(8 in Bali) times a day. 1 -3 ml tincture 2 times a day in water.

by Xilef Welner
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