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Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus
Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus, commonly known as Salam Panas, is a medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent diuretic properties, it is widely used in traditional medicine to treat kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and diabetes by promoting fluid excretion and regulating blood sugar levels.
- Scientific name: Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Orthosiphon. Specifically, the variety aristatus identifies this particular medicinal species within its taxonomic hierarchy.
| Rank |
Classification |
Source |
| Kingdom |
Plantae |
WCVP |
| Phylum |
Streptophyta |
WCVP |
| Class |
Equisetopsida |
WCVP |
| Subclass |
Magnoliidae |
WCVP |
| Order |
Lamiales |
WCVP |
| Family |
Lamiaceae |
WCVP |
| Genus |
Orthosiphon |
WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as narrow-leafed Orthosiphon, while in Malay, it is widely recognized as Kerak nasi. In Indonesian, it is also known as Kerak nasi, and in Tagalog, it is called Salamag.
| Language |
Common Name |
Source |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species is recorded in the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the Assam region. Together, these locations highlight a wide geographical range spanning from Southeast China to parts of India.
| Region |
Area |
Source |
| China |
China South-Central |
WCVP |
| China |
Hainan |
WCVP |
| China |
China Southeast |
WCVP |
| Eastern Asia |
Taiwan |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
Assam |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
Bangladesh |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
India |
WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent |
Sri Lanka |
WCVP |
| Indo-China |
Cambodia |
WCVP |
| Indo-China |
Laos |
WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus, is highly valued in traditional medicine, where its therapeutic properties are often derived from the whole plants or specific components. The most commonly utilized portions are the leaves, which contain a high concentration of bioactive compounds. Researchers frequently focus on the aerial part of the herb to study its diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects. In many pharmacological studies, a concentrated leaf extract is prepared to test its medicinal efficacy, although some traditional remedies utilize the whole plant to ensure a full spectrum of its natural constituents.
- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part |
Sources |
Confidence |
| leaves |
4 |
★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial part |
3 |
★★☆☆☆ |
| whole plants |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| OS leaves |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus has 24 reported activities identified across 41 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 41
Most Reported Activities
| Activity |
Sources |
Confidence |
| Antioxidant |
8 |
★★★★☆ |
| Antidiabetic |
3 |
★★☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive |
3 |
★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial |
3 |
★★☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative |
2 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic |
2 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic |
2 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective |
2 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadhesive |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Orthosiphon aristatus var. aristatus has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, neuroinflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use |
Sources |
Confidence |
| Alzheimer's disease |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress |
1 |
★☆☆☆☆ |
