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Is Coleus a Narcotic? Debunking the Myth

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Despite some varieties of *Coleus* being anecdotally associated with mild psychoactive effects, decades of pharmacological research confirm that the plant is not a controlled substance or a narcotic. This article investigates the science behind the different species, clarifying their chemical properties and addressing common misinformation surrounding the key term **is coleus a narcotic**.