Java Tea

• Overview
• Uses
• Side Effects
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Dosing

Java tea is a plant. The leaves and stem tips are used to make medicine.

Java tea is sometimes taken as “irrigation therapy.” This means it is taken along with lots of fluids to increase urine flow. It is also used for bladder and kidney disorders, including bacterial infections and kidney stones; liver and gallbladder problems, including gallstones; gout; and achy joints (rheumatism).

How does it work?

Java tea might increase the loss of body water through the urine (diuretic effect), stop spasms, and help fight bacteria.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Liver complaints.
• Bladder and kidney disorders.
• Gallstones.
• Gout.
• Achy joints (rheumatism).
• Other conditions.

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).

There isn't enough information available to know if Java tea is safe.

Fluid retention (edema): Don't use java tea as “irrigation therapy” when fluid retention is due to heart or kidney problems.

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.

The appropriate dose of Java tea depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Java tea. 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 your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.