Cat's Whiskers Youth T-Shirt

Cat's Whiskers (Orthosiphon aristatus), is a member of the mint family. In the United States it is used as a fun ornamental tropical plant to add interest in the garden.

Throughout southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia and tropical Queensland, it is know as Java tea, Kidney Tea Plant and Balbas Pusa. In these countries this plant is considered a medicinal herb. It helps in respiratory problems, high blood pressure, treats short breath and nerve related problems, anti-fungal, diuretic action, heals bladder problems, kidney disorders, acts as a detox, regulates blood sugar, weight loss, treats gum problems, anti-bacterial, treats skin disorders, and heals gout.

The scientific name ‘orthosiphon’ refers to the upright tube shape of the flower and ‘aristatus’ means ‘with ears’.

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I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...