Indian Borage

Scientific Name: Plectranthus amboinicus

Family Name: Lamiaceae

Herb Info: It is a perennial herb. It can be propagated by seeds or stem cuttings. It can grow between 30cm to 1m in height.

Partial Sun: 3 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Moderate watering: Water on average 2 times each week. Keep the soil moist.

Parts Used: Fresh leaves

Uses: Chewing on the leaves of Indian borage or drinking a brew of the tea can help to treat cold, sore throat, congestion, stuffy nose or even painful sinuses.  The compounds contained in the herb act as a powerful expectorant to eliminate mucus and phlegm from respiratory tracts and clear out sinuses.

It tastes like a combination of oregano and thyme.

Make sure that it is planted in well-drained soil. The plant will only do well in moist soil. Indian Borage can only be grown under semi-shade light conditions. If it gets too much sunlight, the leaves will turn yellow and start to curl up. If it gets too little sunlight, the leaves will turn dark green.