— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Chinese Sage (Clinopodium chinense). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Chinese Sage (Clinopodium chinense) is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, native to regions including Amur, China North-Central, and Japan. Chinese Sage (Latin: Clinopodium chinense, family Lamiaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Chinese Sage is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Chinese Sage is a member of the Lamiaceae family native to AMU, CHN, CHC, CHS, JAP, and KHA. Clinopodium chinense thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Chinese Sage grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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