Overview

Java tea (Orthosiphon aristatus) is a shrub native to tropical areas of Asia and Australia. The leaves and stem tips are used as medicine.

Java tea contains chemicals that might reduce blood sugar and improve kidney function.

People sometimes use Java tea for chronic kidney disease, diabetes, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for Java Tea overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Java tea is possibly safe when used in doses of 100 mg daily for up to 8 weeks.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Java tea is possibly safe when used in doses of 100 mg daily for up to 8 weeks.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Java tea is safe when used during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Surgery: Java tea might interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop taking Java tea at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

Interactions

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with Java Tea

    Java tea might lower blood pressure. Taking Jave tea along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Monitor your blood pressure closely.

  • Lithium interacts with Java Tea

    Java tea might have an effect like a water pill or "diuretic." Taking Java tea might decrease how well the body gets rid of lithium. This could increase how much lithium is in the body and result in serious side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider before using this product if you are taking lithium. Your lithium dose might need to be changed.

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of Java tea might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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