This is an archived copy of this article, recovered after a server failure in January 2022.

Some links may be broken, and editing is disabled. We are working to bring back full functionality.

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

Young leaves - raw or cooked[1][2]. Finely cut then added to salads or used as a potherb[3].

The leaves can be used as an aromatic condiment for vegetable dishes[3].

The powdered seeds are used as a condiment for flavouring foodstuffs[4].

Unknown part

Leaves

Material uses

There are no material uses listed for Elsholtzia ciliata.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The plant is antibacterial, antipyretic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic and stomachic[5][6][7][8]. Its use is said to relieve the effects of excess alcohol[5][7]. It is used in the treatment of common colds, fevers, headaches, diarrhoea, oedema and oliguria[6][8]. The plant has a broad-spectrum antibacterial action[6].

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow late spring in situ[9].

Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Elsholtzia ciliata. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.



Cultivation

An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils. Cultivated for ornament in N. and E. Europe[10].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Elsholtzia ciliata. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Elsholtzia ciliata.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Elsholtzia ciliata
Genus
Elsholtzia
Family
Labiatae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
Material uses & Functions
Botanic
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
5
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
Soil Texture
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type

    "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.



    "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.






    References

    1. ? 1.01.1 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
    3. ? 3.03.13.2 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
    4. ? 4.04.1 Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-527-6 (2002-00-00)
    5. ? 5.05.15.2 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
    6. ? 6.06.16.26.3 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (1985-00-00)
    7. ? 7.07.17.2 Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre ()
    8. ? 8.08.18.2 Medicinal Plants in the Republic of Korea World Health Organisation, Manila ISBN 92 9061 120 0 (1998-00-00)
    9. ? Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
    10. ? 10.010.1 ? Flora Europaea Cambridge University Press (1964-00-00)
    11. ? Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. (1950-00-00)

    "image:Elsholtzia ciliata-2.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.