MOTHER OF HERBS
Coleus amboinicus-plectranthus is a succulent plant native to Southeast African, now widely naturalised in the tropics. Also called Queen of Herbs, Five Seasons Herb, Chinese Three in One, Spanish Thyme, Puerto Rico Oregano amongst many more names.
Ailments
abdominal cramp; allergy skin; angina; anorexia; anti-aging; anti-allergy; anti-asthma; antibacterial; anti-clastogenic; anti-epileptic; anti-glaucoma; antimicrobial; antioxidant; anti-platelet; antiseptic; appetite stimulant; aromatic; bites; bladder disorder-gravel-stones; blood pressure lower; boils; brain health; bronchitis; bronchodilator; burns; calcium; carbuncles; chemoprotective; cholera children; colic; constipation; convulsion disorder; cough chronic; cramp; cuts; cystitis; deodorant; depression; diaphoretic; diarrhea; digestive; diuretic; dyspepsia; earache; eczema; edema heart; expectorant; felons; fever; flatulence; fungicidal; gall stimulant; halitosis; hay fever; headache; heart muscle contraction-strength-tonic; helminthiasis; hiccup; indigestion; insomnia; insulin-natural production; intestinal colic; iron; kidney stones-inhibit; lactation tonic; leishmaniasis; leucorrhea; liver disease-health-strength-tonic; magnesium; malabsorption syndrome; malarial fever; menstruation sluggish; metabolic stimulant; muscle smooth relax-sprain; nasal congestion; nutrient metabolism; pain; potassium; psoriasis; radiation protectorant; repel insects; reproductive organ infection; respiratory disorder; rheumatism; scorpion sting; sinusitis; spinal disease tonic; stimulant; stomach cramp; stomachic; swellings; temperature raise; throat sore; thyroid stimulant; tonic; ulcer skin; urinary difficult-disease-pain; uterine cramp; vasodilator; vermifuge; viral disorder; vitamins A; B; C; weight loss; wounds
Applied Use
● leaf is used ● tea cut several leaf-steep in boiled water-before bed for insomnia ● crushed leaf deters insect bite-relieve irritation after being bitten ● rub forehead for headache ● as food-cooked in soup stimulates lactation after birth ● 1 tbsp. juice hourly for adults/1 tsp. 2 hourly-4 times daily for children over 2 for respiratory ● fresh juice for earache ● leaf as poultice 4 times daily ● decoction 1hr before meals for sore throat ● in cooking as tasty flavouring-oregano alternative ● I have not found any cautions for this plant
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