Strobilanthes Crispus vs Orthosiphon Stamineus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Strobilanthes Crispus

Strobilanthes crispus

Urinary

Orthosiphon Stamineus

Orthosiphon stamineus

Urinary

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Strobilanthes Crispus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Orthosiphon Stamineus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Tropical shrub native to Malaysia and Java used in traditional medicine for kidney stones, diabetes, and as a diuretic.

Herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia widely used in Malaysian and Indonesian traditional medicine for kidney stones, urinary infections, and hypertension.

Active Compounds

potassium, silicic acid, calcium, flavonoids, glucosides

rosmarinic acid, sinensetin, eupatorin, methylripariochromene A

Traditional Uses

kidney stones, diabetes, diuretic, hypertension, detoxification

kidney stones, urinary infections, hypertension, gout, diabetes

Modern Uses

antilithic, diuretic, antidiabetic, antioxidant

diuretic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic

Adult Dosage

3–5g dried leaves as tea 3x daily

2–4g dried leaves as tea 3x daily or 400mg extract

Contraindications

pregnancy, kidney failure, excessive use

pregnancy, kidney disease requiring fluid restriction

Side Effects

increased urination, nausea

increased urination, mild potassium loss, nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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