An online check threw up this cautionary pharmacological article:
What is the mechanism of action by which Misai Kucing (Othosiphon stamineus Benth) decreases uric acid levels?
http://www.pharmacologyweekly.com/articles/Misai-Kucing-Java-Tea-Orthosiphon-stamineus-mechanism-uric-acid-gout
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Still on the prostate, coffee may be a better choice... not to shrink the enlarged prostate but in possibly preventing the recurrence and progression of prostate cancer (caveat emptor!):
Four or More Cups of Coffee a Day May Keep Prostate Cancer Recurrence and Progression Away
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/08/130826143608.htm
(I like this coffee mug!)
Here's more kudos for coffee (and nuts)...
Benefits Of Coffee: Caffeine Really Does Help When Trying To Recall Information
(Do click on the "Coffee vs Sex" link too.)
How Coffee, Citrus And Nuts Help Cut The Risk Of Diabetes
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/11/15/245250931/how-coffee-citrus-and-nuts-help-cut-the-risk-of-diabetes
Drinking 3 Cups Of Coffee A Day Could Lower Liver Cancer Risk By More Than 50%
http://www.medicaldaily.com/drinking-3-cups-coffee-day-could-lower-liver-cancer-risk-more-50-260605
Finally, I came across this ST article (July 16, 2011) on a local study linking coffee and liver cancer prevention:
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