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Ji Gu Chai, scientifically known as Elsholtzia fruticosa, is a shrub native to regions including Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, and Nepal. Ji Gu Chai (Latin: Elsholtzia fruticosa, family Lamiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Ji Gu Chai is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Ji Gu Chai is a member of the Lamiaceae family native to ASS, CHN, CHC, CHS, EHM, and IND. Ji Gu Chai thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Ji Gu Chai grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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