Leucas chinensis
(Retz.) Sm.
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Description
A subtropical herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) that grows 20-30 cm tall with a distinctive white silky coating. It is sold in local markets in China.
Edible Uses
The leaves are used to prepare a herbal tea.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used for a herbal tea.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Japan, Philippines, SE Asia,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets in China.
Notes
Medicine.
Synonyms
Ballota pilosa Lour.Leucas chinensis (Retz.) Br.Leucas mollissima var. chinensis Benth.Phlomis chinensis Retz.and others
References (1)
- Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206 (As Leucas mollissima var. chinensis)
