Ajwain Leaf

Ajwain leaf, or Plectranthus amboinicus is a tender fleshy perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae with an oregano-like flavor and odor. In India the leaves have many medicinal and ayurvedic applications. It is used for treating cold, cough, and fever in infants. In Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh the leaves are dipped in chick pea batter and fried like pakoras (bajjis).

Check out our new variegated variety for the same great Ajwain flavor with an eye catching appearance! 

Note about all plant sales: Our plants are healthy at the time of shipping and we pack with the utmost care. ALL SALES FINAL on plants! It is your responsibility to check your mail after ordering a live plant! It is natural for some branch or leaves to fall in transit. Due to strict customs regulations we cannot ship plants outside mainland USA.

Latin Name: Plectranthus amboinicus

Planting Guidance: They need part to full sun, good drainage, and regular water. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 50% to 70% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite.

Hindi Name: Patharchur पत्थरचूर , Patta ajwain पत्ता अजवाइन

Marathi Name: Pathurchur पत्थरचूर

Gujrati Name:

Kannada Name: Karpuravalli ಕರ್ಪೂರವಲ್ಲಿ

Telugu Name: Sugandhavalkam కర్పూరవల్లీ

Tamil Name: Karpuravalli கர்பூரவல்லீ

Bengali Name:

Malayalam Name: Panikkurkka, Kannikkurkka