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Orthosiphon Stamineus


Orthosiphon Stamineus
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Copyright: Adrian Jacob Lok (adrik) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 25] (180)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-10
Categories: Rain Forest, Flowers
Camera: Nikon D300 with MB_D10, AF Nikkor 80-200mm / f2.8 ED
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/1000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-01-17 7:45
Viewed: 711
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Misai Kuching (Orthosiphon Stamineus) is a medicinal herb found mainly throughout South East Asia and tropical Australia. It is believed to have antiallergic, antihypertensive, antiinflammatory and diuretic properties. It is used as a remedy for arteriosclerosis (capillary and circulatory disorders), kidney stones, diabetes and nephritis.

It is trusted for many centuries for treating ailments of the kidney, bladder stone, urinary tract infection, liver and bladder problems, diabetes, rheumatism and gout. It is also used to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure.
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nice plant, never saw this one before, TFS Ori

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 0 N: 978] (3734)
  • [2009-01-17 12:46]

Beautiful and unusual!

TFS,

Ishi

Hi Adrian,
great shot from this strange and beautiful flower.
TFS
Regards
Fred

Bonjour Adrian,
Agréable macro bien éclairée et bien composée dans un cadrage parfait permettant d'apprécier la finesse des détails et la délicatesse des couleurs.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Witaj A.J.
...beautiful and gentle...it pleases me...
TFS and best wishes
Alina

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