Common name: Indian Borage, Spanish or Broadleaf thyme and Cuban oregano
(Coleus ambionicus or Plectranthus amboinicus)
I doubt this is a coleus, they don't resemble any of the coleus or have any of the characteristics of the coleus plants. Anyway, I will leave that with the experts. Infact I had mistaken this plant for another mint species.
This is a very nice fragrant plant. Just by brushing the hand on this plant will give a nice "minty" smell. They don't do well in shady areas. Prefers good sun.
Herbal uses:
Several leaves are picked from the plant, washed and crushed and the juice taken treat cough and cold. This is traditionally used for children. (But the taste is very sharp....yucks !!!)
I guess all traditional medicines are like that.
