Tempuyung vs Misai Kucing

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tempuyung

Sonchus arvensis

Urinary

Orthosiphon aristatus

Urinary

Tempuyung

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Misai Kucing

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Southeast Asian herb used in Jamu for kidney stones, urinary conditions, and hypertension; one of the most popular Indonesian herbal kidney remedies.

Malaysian and Indonesian herb widely used in Jamu and official herbal medicine across Southeast Asia; primary urinary and kidney herb.

Active Compounds

luteolin-7-glucoside, apigenin-7-glucoside, quercetin, inulin, flavonoids

sinensetin, eupatorin, rosmarinic acid, methylripariochromene A, orthosiphonin

Traditional Uses

Kidney stones, Urinary conditions, Hypertension, Gallstones

Kidney stones, Urinary infections, Hypertension, Diabetes management

Modern Uses

Antilithic effects, Diuretic activity, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antihypertensive effects

Diuretic activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Antidiabetic properties, Antilithic action

Adult Dosage

Leaf tea: 2-3 cups daily; 500mg extract twice daily

Tea: 3-4 cups daily; 500mg-1g extract twice daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Potassium-depleting medications

Pregnancy, Potassium-depleting diuretics, Dehydration

Side Effects

Increased urination, Mild GI effects

Increased urination, Mild GI effects, Electrolyte loss

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E