Lamiaceae FAMILY

Elsholtzia splendens

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Elsholtzia splendens is an erect, herbaceous perennial plant with stems that are much branched above the base; it can grow 30 - 50cm tall. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic products and can be grown on soils contaminated with heavy metals to help restore fertility and reduce pollution.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - eastern China, Korea.

HabitatGrassy areas in mountains in Korea[ 279 Title Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea Publication Author Publisher World Health Organisation, Manila Year 1998 ISBN 92 9061 120 0 Description An excellent book with terse details about the medicinal uses of the plants with references to scientific trials. All plants are described, illustrated and brief details of habitats given. ]. Hills and grassy areas; at elevations up to 300 metres in China[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].