Plectranthus amboinicus, Lamiaceae, Indian borage, Country borage, French thyme
June 25, 2008
I usually refer to this one as succulent oregano, because it smells like oregano and has fleshy stems and leaves. Filipinos call it oregano. It is called broad-leaf thyme in the West Indies. Although it can be used for culinary purposes in the same applications as thyme, oregano, or sage, in many areas P. amboinicus is more commonly employed as a medicine – as an aid in difficult digestion, for menstrual pains, rheumatic pains, and to aid flu symptoms. The aromatic leaves are used in india as a traditional cough medicine. In parts of Indonesia nursing mothers consume the leaves to increase milk flow. The essential oils extracted form the leaves are used in shampoos.
I have read reports that the plant can be smoked like cannabis.
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A esta la conozco como ‘orégano de hoja grande’, valga la descripción
I need this herb in amounts of 15# to 60# at a time. Do you know of a grower?
Thank you.
i have a lot .
It’s extremely easy to propagate and grow. Cuttings, full sun.
i have it growing wild in my back yard, herein jamaica its only the other day i discovered what it was and its purpose
my topic thesis in country borage area. it is so, difficulties to find newly discovery…
Here in South Florida we call this Cuban Oregano. There are also some lovely variegated varieties, with cream or lime-colored edges. We use it in spaghetti sauce, but hadn’t heard of the medicinal properties before. I will look this up, as it could be useful to us. Thanks for the tips!
u can get this tree antigua my number 729 5156
It’s not a tree.