Coleus extract

Coleus forskohlii syn. Plectranthus barbatus is a popular medicinal plant belonging to the family Lamiaceae and order Lamiales. The leaf and root extracts can be utilized for the treatment of various ailments like bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, angina and abdominal disorders.

Plectranthus barbatus, commonly known as the Blue Spur Flower or Indian Coleus, is a semi-succulent, fast-growing perennial plant with dark blue-purple flowers. It has large, ovate, light green leaves with small dentations along the edges. The plant can grow up to 6-8 feet tall and wide, and it thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerating drought but looking lusher with regular watering. It is also known as the “toilet paper plant” due to its soft, durable leaves. 

Size and Growth: A fast-growing, erect shrub that can reach 6-8 feet tall and wide. 

Foliage: Large, ovate, light green leaves with small dentations. 

Flowers: Showy dark blue-purple flowers in stacked verticils, appearing from fall through spring and into summer. 

Hardiness: Tolerates full sun to part shade and is relatively drought-tolerant. 

Uses: Used as a hedge plant in some regions, adds a lush tropical look to gardens, and can be used as a backdrop for other plants. 

Other Names: Blue Spur Flower, Indian Coleus, Toilet Paper Plant, Coleus barbatus. 

Medicinal Uses: Some uses in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurvedic medicine, and for gut health in Brazil. 

Known for :  A unique fragrance that some find unpleasant while others describe it as resembling anise.