Java Tea

(Cat’s whiskers) Powerful medicine for the kidneys! This close cousin of basil is widely used in southeast Asia for urinary problems. It is used for kidney and bladder diseases such as rheumatism and gout. There has been considerable research interest in this plant’s many properties, including its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antihypertensive, antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties. Commercial interest in this remarkable plant is growing rapidly. It is also an attractive pot plant with striking white flowers that resemble cat whiskers.