Cuban oregano leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat sore throats, colds, coughs, nasal congestion, infections, rheumatism and even flatulence. The home gardener will find Cuban oregano is an easy-to-grow plant that does well in pots and containers.

Cuban oregano or plectranthus amboinicus is an herbaceous tropical plant thought to have originated in india. This herb has traditional medicinal uses in asian cultures, and is a culinary herb that rivals oregano and thyme for its robust, aromatic, similarity of It can be made into a syrup with tea and sugar for sore throat and coughs to help ease symptoms. Some gardeners rub cuban oregano all over the skin and use it as an insect repellant. It is also known for its antioxidant and antibacterial properties.