Plectranthus Barbatus or coleus is a natural herb that has been used for decades as a natural tissue paper.
It can also be used for various medicinal purposes including treating allergies.
The herb is native to South East Asia, Africa and parts of Malaysia.
Coleus is commonly known as ‘maigoya in Kikuyu language and has been used as a medicine before the invention of modern medicine. Hers the health benefits of Plectranthus Barbatus.
1) Treating Asthma
Some research suggest that early man used coleus to treat asthma because it contains a chemical called forskolin that improves breathing during asthma attacks.
2) Treating eye problems
Another research suggest that consuming coleus juice for 30 days may help reduce the risk of of developing eye problems such as cataracts.
3) Treats Erect*le dysfunction
A study conducted by Harvard university suggested that coleus improves s*x*al function in men with erectile dysfunction.
Drugs such as phentolamine and papaverine are made using plectranthus Barbatus juice.
4) Treats high blood pressure
Research suggest that consuming coleus juice decrease the blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension.
Note:
The leaves are crushed and the juice drunk as a remedy for stomach-ache, and as a purgative.
The Luo use this plant for bathing babies suffering from measles. The leaves are normally pounded and soaked in warm water.
Kambas call it MAIYA, Kikuyus call it MAIGOYA; What do you call this plant in your local language?
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