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Coleus aromaticus: a therapeutic herb with multiple potentials

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The herb Coleus aromaticus belonging to Lamiaceae family and Coleus genus is known by numerous names in different parts of the world and several language specific vernacular names. The herb has been extensively studied as well as reported in several fields of science. The multiple potential of the herb includes allelopathic potential, antibacterial property, antimicrobial activity, insecticidal property; free radical scavenging and radio-protective components from herb extracts and most recently the appetizing potential of the herb have been reported. The herb has carvacrol and thymol as the major components responsible for the flavour; while chlorogenic acid, rosmarinic acid etc. as the phenolic components. The herb has been used in therapeutic and medicinal applications as well as in culinary preparations.

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Wadikar, D.D., Patki, P.E. Coleus aromaticus: a therapeutic herb with multiple potentials. J Food Sci Technol 53, 2895–2901 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-016-2292-y

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