INDIAN BORAGE


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Scientific name: Plectranthus amboninicus 

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Plectranthus
Species: amboinicus


Benefits:

1. Cures respiratory issues (remove mucus and phlegm from the respiratory tracts and clear out the sinuses)



2. Help to boost the immune system by avoiding bacteria and other pathogens from lodging and developing in tracts




3. Treats fever (motivates sweating which helps to clear out toxins through the skin and speed the recovery process)




4. Reduces stress and anxiety (encourage relaxation, peace of mind, and healthy, restful sleep




5. Skincare (from bug bites and stings to eczema and psoriasis) (possesses the anti-inflammatory compounds that can rapidly reduce redness and swelling, eliminating itchiness and irritation)




6. Anti-cancer potential (stem of Indian borage plant was rich in antioxidants and has the capability to scavenge free radicals) (the extract of this plant helped inhibit proliferation of cancer cells and also displayed the potential for antiplatelet accumulation ability.




7. Improve kidney health (effective diuretic which means that it can clean the body of toxins by stimulating urination) (reduce the amount of excess salt, fat and water in the body, keeping the kidneys and lymphatic system functioning smoothly)




8. Improve vision (consists vitamin A that can reduce oxidative stress in the eyes and prevent macular degeneration)




9. Reduce arthritis (the content of omega-6 fatty acids that present in the leaf of Indian borage)




10. Reduce menstrual pains, delivery pains and headaches in women




11. To lactating mothers to increase the milk flow


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