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Mexican mint

Local Name	:	Mexican mint
Botanical Name	:	Coleus amboinicus Lour.
Common Name	:	Mexican mint
Family	:	Lamiaceae
Distribution	:	It is widely distributed across India. It has been introduced and cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. It is grown extensively in countries across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific islands.
Habit	:	Herb
Short Description	:	It is a perennial herbaceous plant with thick, rounded leaves and small, tubular flowers. It is valued for its aromatic, flavorful leaves used in cooking and traditional medicine.

Descriptions

It is a perennial herbaceous plant. It typically grows up to 1 meter in height, with succulent, fleshy stems. The leaves are oval to lanceolate, deeply veined, and have scalloped margins, growing opposite each other along the stems. The plant produces small, tubular flowers that range in color from pale blue to purple.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

Throughout the year

Use(s)

The leaves are used to treat respiratory conditions such as coughs, colds, bronchitis, and asthma. They are often brewed as a tea or used in steam inhalation