Plectranthus Amboinicus
 
Cuban oregano is neither Cuban nor oregano. It is native to southern and eastern Africa. Arab traders brought it to the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia. It was later introduced into Europe. Later still, the Europeans brought it to the Americas during colonization. Curiously, in Cuba, it is known as French oregano. It has naturalized in many tropical areas of the world. The plant has many other nicknames reflecting its widespread use: Indian borage, Spanish thyme, and Mexican mint to name a few.
 
Cuban Oregano is thought to help soothe digestion, relax spasms, and it has antibiotic, expectorant and laxative effects. The leaf juice is mixed with sugar and given to children for coughs. In Venezuela this herb is taken to expel kidney stones, and in Curacao and Aruba it’s taken to relieve headaches.
 
 
Metal tags are specifically from Amekron IMPRESS-O-TAG aluminum plant label tags. They are durable, lasting and simple to use. You can imprint them with a regular pen, and then trace the words with sharpie. The sharpie will fade in the sun over time but you will not lose the impression of what you have written. Our metal tags come with our name on the back of the tag and the variety you have ordered if you use premade tags by us. We stand by our cuttings and want our name to continue to be along side your plants when they start fruiting.