INDIAN BORAGE[கற்பூரவல்லி செடி]

Product Description

Karpuravalli (Plectranthus amboinicus), also known as Indian borage or country oregano, is a fast-growing, strongly aromatic perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Famous for its camphor-like scent, it is widely cultivated in home gardens and balconies across India as a primary natural remedy.
Physical Characteristics Leaves: Thick, fleshy, fuzzy, and succulent with scalloped or toothed edges.Stems: Soft, succulent, and branching with fine hair-like glands.
Aroma: Strong, pungent scent reminiscent of a mix of oregano, thyme, and camphor. Medicinal UsesCough and Cold: Fresh leaf juice or a warm decoction (kashayam) is a popular traditional remedy for chest congestion, colds, and sore throats in children and adults.
Digestion: Helps relieve indigestion, gas, and stomach upset.
Skin Relief: Crushed leaves are applied topically to soothe insect bites, stings, and minor skin irritations.
Cultivation
Sunlight: Thrives in bright, direct sunlight to partial shade.
Watering: Requires moderate watering; soil should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Propagation: Very easy to grow simply by planting stem cuttings in pots or garden soil.