Elsholtzia ciliata (Thunb.) Hyl.

Elsholtzia ciliata, commonly known as Vietnamese balm, comb mint, xiang ru (香薷) or kinh giới in Vietnamese, is a flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae native to Asia. In the US, it is commonly known as crested late summer mint. In US Vietnamese grocery stores, it is called kinh gioi, Vietnamese lemon balm, or Vietnamese lemon mint.

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Elsholtzia ciliata is an erect herb that grows to about 30–50 cm (12–20 in) in height. The leaves are simple and opposite with serrated margins.

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Culinary Elsholtzia ciliata has many cultural uses. It is used in Vietnamese cuisine, where it is called rau kinh giới or lá kinh giới. The leaves are used to flavor meat dishes, soups, and salads with a lemony flavor. Traditional medicine It is commonly used in herbal medicine, as it is considered to be carminative and astringent.

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