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Friday, June 27, 2014

Indian Borage

Plant Name: Indian Borage
Other Names: Mexican Mint


Description: The stems are thicker than normal mint, even though they are the same mint family. It has a very strong pizza smell.

Uses: Apparently, the leaves are good for people coughing. I tried a couple of months back, using the leaves to make into hot tea, and amazingly, the urge to cough is gone! They can also be used as a flavoring to meat dishes.

Cultivation: Indian Borage doesn't tolerate over-watering. I used to water twice a day, but the stem rot (turn to black), so cut down on the watering part. They prefer semi-shaded area.

Propagation: by stem cuttings