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Coleus amboinicus
Plectranthus amboinicus
Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.
Avoid prolonged or high-dose internal use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, due to insufficient data. Do not exceed traditional occasional uses; prolonged use is not documented as safe. In case of doubt, ongoing treatment, or allergic predisposition, consult a healthcare professional. Reserved for occasional use in adults; not recommended in young children without medical advice.
Where to Find It
Obtaining the Plant
It is mainly found cultivated in gardens and on sunny balconies, rarely in the wild in our climates; some herbalist shops specializing in tropical plants offer dried leaves.
Harvest Season
When to Harvest
The leaves are best harvested in summer, when the plant is in full growth and its fragrance is most pronounced.
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