English : Indian borage / Indian mint / Cuban Oregano
Ayurveda : Patta Ajwain
Siddha : Omavalli
Tamil : Karpuravalli
It is used as a common herb in south Asian countries. It is a tender and fleshy perennial plant. It is planted as a home garden or potted plant. It is highly aromatic (camphor/karpuram aroma) with short, soft and hairy leaves. It can be planted just by stem cutting. It grows very fast with little water and sunlight.
Medicinal use
treating cold, cough and fever in infants
improve digestion and stimulate appetite for small children
cure hiccough
cure malaria fever
treat sore throat and nasal congestion
relief stomach problems such as flatulence, nausea and diarrhoea
antiseptic - treating infections, wounds, skin allergy, skin ulcer
prevent rheumatism
cure chronic asthma
promote liver health
treat epilepsy
combat colic pain
treat venomous insect bite
cure headache
Use as Food
dip the leaves in batter to make pakora or mix together to make bajji
flavoring meats
meat tenderizer
use as salad
How to use
1. leaves are crushed and the juice extracted (heated up for a while) will be mix with honey or sweetened water for infant and children
2. brew some leaves to make concoction
3. make tea using the leaves - add sugar (rock sugar) and drink
4. just chew some leaves together with some sweet stuffs
5. crush some leaves and patch it on wounds or insect bites
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