A Coleus leaf prevents 5 deadly diseases.

A Coleus leaf prevents 5 deadly diseases.

Coleus amboinicus leaf is known with different name by different people for its efficacy in preventing 5 deadly diseases.

Coleus amboinicus call Plectranthus amboinicus is Anti-Mosquito-borne diseases and anti-bacteria, anti-viruses and  anti-parasites. 

The diseases are dengue fever, malaria, yellow fever, encephalitis, and filariasis. 

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Since the 19th century, dengue fever has been considered a random illness because of it  30-fold increase in global incidence.

It is periodic epidemics for over the past 50 years.

Conventional biocides, have raised public health concerns because of long-term polluting. 

Researcher therefore engaged in the effective research for sustainable biological methods for mosquito control.

That let to adoption of Coleus amboinicus, a low-cost, organic grown leaves as a viable option for managing dengue mosquitoes.

This is renovation of centuries old idea of people utilizing plant-based repellents. 

Coleus amboinicus is of India origin but it is nicknames Cuban Oregano in Cuba, Indian borage, and Mexican mint in Mexico.

In others countries it is either call Húng chanh, Broadleaf thyme, Spanish thyme, Caribbean oregano, or French thyme.

The real name is not even recognized again. 

Coleus give off a strong smell similar to thyme, oregano or rosemary.

It has a touch of lemon  smell also, so rubbing the leaves on your skin keep mosquitoes away.

Coleus contains vitamin C, vitamin A, and omega 6 and also has anti-inflammatory, anti-heat, anti-cold, properties.

It is potent for healing of  burns, sores, eczema or insect bites. 

Tea made from the leaves is used around the world to treat bronchitis, asthma, colds, and coughs.

The tea also is used for indigestion, stomach cramps, insomnia, and headache pain.