Are Anisomeles Indica and Elsholtzia Ciliata in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Lamiaceae.

Can you substitute Anisomeles Indica for Elsholtzia Ciliata?

They share the Lamiaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Anisomeles Indica vs Elsholtzia Ciliata

Anisomeles indica · Elsholtzia ciliata

Anisomeles Indica

Anisomeles indica

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Anisomeles
Primary use: medicinal

Anisomeles indica, or catmint, is a species of herbaceous plant native to eastern Asia and naturalized on some Pacific islands. It belongs to Lamiaceae family. In Bangla it's called Gobura/Opang, in Hindi - Kala bhangra/Gobara. Other names - Malabar catmint, Chedayan, Gopali, Tho…

Elsholtzia Ciliata

Elsholtzia ciliata

T Traditional Use

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Elsholtzia
Primary use: medicinal

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…

At a glance

· Both in Lamiaceae, but different genera (Anisomeles vs Elsholtzia).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Anisomeles Indica: T; Elsholtzia Ciliata: T.