All-Purpose Herb (Plectranthus aromaticus syn. Coleus aromaticus) - (Plectranthus  aromaticus syn. | Classical Remedies

(Plectranthus  aromaticus syn. Coleus aromaticus).

A succulent herb which has the typical four-cornered stem of the Lamiaceae family it is known as the Five Seasons Herb The leaves are very thick and succulent, grey-green and hairy and can grow to around 50cm tall. The leaves are highly aromatic with a strong flavour of mixed herbs and originates from Seychelles, India & South East Asia

Cultivation

grows easily in a well-drained, semi-shaded position. It is frost sensative and grows better in sub-tropical and tropical locations, but will do ok in cooler climates if grown in a pot and brought indoors, or moved to a warm sheltered position in winter. Water only sparingly.

there is two different species. P. amboinicus is widely grown in the Gulf of Mexico area where it has the common name of Cuban Oregano or Mexican Oregano. P. aromaticus originates from the Seychelles, India and Indonesia where it is given the common name Indian Borage. 

Health Benefits and uses of Five Seasons Herb

• stuffings for meat and poultry.
• used to flavour meat dishes, especially beef, lamb and game.
• treatment of coughs, sore throats and nasal congestion
• infections, rheumatism and flatulence
• used as a substitute for oregano in the food trade and food labelled "oregano-flavoured" may well contain this herb.