Elsholtzia Cristata Seed - Vietnamese mint balm - Vietnamese Lemon Mint Seed - Rau Kinh Giới Crested Latesummer Mint - Vegetable Seeds Elsholtzia cristata is a very common native plant in Vietnam and a standard ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. The plant is ornamental as well as edible, producing bright green saw-edged leaves with a tangy, lemony flavor. Plant near paths, decks or porches where the refreshing fragrance can be enjoyed. Can be grown as a perennial in regions with mild winters. Culinary herb for gardens and containers. A good compliment to beef or poultry dishes and soups. Use fresh in salads, as a garnish, or put a leaf in tea to add a touch of lemon flavor. Wash fruits, vegetables and herbs thoroughly before eating. Used in tea for soothing properties and leaves used in steam baths for better skin. It is used as a condiment for flavoring foodstuffs. It is used in herbal medicine and as a carminative and astringent. It can be eaten raw or cooked. The seeds are powdered and used for flavoring food. Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. package includes: 2000 seeds