Cuban Oregano Seeds,AKA (Broad Leaf Thyme) Spanish thyme,Mexican Mint,Hung chanh Cuban Oregano Seeds,AKA (Broad Leaf Thyme) Spanish thyme,Mexican Mint,Hung chanh 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.Known as Panikoorka in Malayalam, Vaamaku in Telugu, Doddapatre in Kannada, Pathurchur in Marathi, Patta ajwain in Hindi, and Karpuravalli in Tamil, 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). It's a perennial plant with a flavor similar to oregano that is actually native to southern and eastern Africa, but which has also found hospitable homes in the Caribbean tropics. Broadleaf Thyme has the stem with the rectangular cross section, plus leaves that are thick, grey-green, fuzzy, and succulent. When mature, the plant reaches 50 cm in height. The leaves have a strong aroma, particularly when handled by hand. The ideal conditions for Broadleaf Thyme are well-drained soil with partial shade. In cold climates, it can be grown in a pot and brought inside during cold weather. It only needs water sparingly. Broadleaf Thyme is Very Popular in Jamaican and Cuban cuisine a tasty addition to meat and poultry . When chopped up very fine, they can be used to spice up dishes of wild game, lamb, and beef. The leaves also have folk medicine uses. Broadleaf Thyme is said to treat sore throats, stuffy nose, coughs, and infections.