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Karpura Valli Karpura Valli is a juicy plant commonly available in Indian homes, particularly South India. Chemical name is Coleus Ambonicus. It is called as Oma valli in Malayalam, Ajwain in Hindi, Kattumaruva in Kannada. Though it belongs to the Labiatae family, it is commonly referred as Oregano. As per the description provided in the book, Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary, Karpura Valli is stimulant, expectorant, and diaphoretic. Its alcoholic extract is antibacterial. The Karpura Valli oil extracted from the plant possesses muscle relaxant action. How to use: Raw Karpura valli leaves can be eaten. A decotion of Karpura valli and tulsi help alleviate cold and cough. Dip the leaves in bhajji flour and make bhajjis.Karpooravalli Health Benefits and Medicinal uses – Helps to alleviate cold and cough. – Used to reduce nasal congestion and sore throats in adults. – Karpooravalli concoction is used to treat asthma and bronchitis. – Helps in diges...