Kumis Kucing (Orthosiphon aristatus) Extract
capsule
Conditions addressed
Suggested dosage
1â2 capsules daily with food, unless otherwise directed
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Kumis Kucing (Orthosiphon aristatus) Extract in our references â the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Kumis Kucing (Orthosiphon aristatus) Extract itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Use CautionThis herb is processed through the liver, which is already working harder during pregnancy â generally used cautiously and not at high/concentrated doses without guidance. This is a general, mechanism-based caution, not herb-specific research.
Breastfeeding
Use CautionLiver-processed compounds can appear in breast milk â generally used cautiously and in moderation.
Children
Use CautionA child's liver is still developing its full drug/herb-processing capacity â these herbs are generally used cautiously and at reduced, age-appropriate doses.
Interactions & contraindications
May have a diuretic effect
Watch for: Diuretic medications and lithium
Additive fluid loss can affect electrolyte balance and change how the body clears lithium.
Processed by the liver
Watch for: Any medication that is also processed by liver enzymes (ask your pharmacist â this includes many common prescriptions)
Can alter how quickly the body clears certain medications, raising or lowering their effective dose.
May affect blood pressure
Watch for: Antihypertensive medications (ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics)
Combined use can push blood pressure too high or too low â monitor readings if you take blood pressure medication.