Herb latin name: Ji Gu Chai,Ji Gu Chai Extract

Latin name: Elsholtzia fruticosa

Synonyms: Elsholtzia polystachya, Perilla fruticosaElsholtzia polystachya, Perilla fruticosa

Family: Labiatae

Medicinal use of Ji Gu Chai: One report says that the plant is used medicinally, but gives no more information. The juice of the roots is used to relieve headaches.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Grasslands, open hills, valleys, 1200-3200 m. Gansu, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Sichuan, Xizang, Yunnan.
Edible parts of Ji Gu Chai: The powdered seeds are used as a condiment for flavouring foodstuffs. An edible oil is obtained from the seed.
Other uses of the herb: The highly aromatic foliage is used in pot-pourri. The powdered plant is used for incense.
Propagation of Ji Gu Chai: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse or cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Cultivation of the herb: Grasslands, open hills, valleys, 1200-3200 m. Gansu, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Sichuan, Xizang, Yunnan.
Known hazards of Elsholtzia fruticosa: None known

Herb latin name: Ji Gu Chai,Ji Gu Chai Extract

Latin name: Elsholtzia fruticosa

Synonyms: Elsholtzia polystachya, Perilla fruticosaElsholtzia polystachya, Perilla fruticosa

Family: Labiatae

Medicinal use of Ji Gu Chai: One report says that the plant is used medicinally, but gives no more information. The juice of the roots is used to relieve headaches.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Grasslands, open hills, valleys, 1200-3200 m. Gansu, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Sichuan, Xizang, Yunnan.
Edible parts of Ji Gu Chai: The powdered seeds are used as a condiment for flavouring foodstuffs. An edible oil is obtained from the seed.
Other uses of the herb: The highly aromatic foliage is used in pot-pourri. The powdered plant is used for incense.
Propagation of Ji Gu Chai: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse or cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Cultivation of the herb: Grasslands, open hills, valleys, 1200-3200 m. Gansu, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Sichuan, Xizang, Yunnan.
Known hazards of Elsholtzia fruticosa: None known