Clinopodium chinense
Herb latin name: Clinopodium chinense,Clinopodium chinense Extract
Latin name: Clinopodium chinense
Synonyms: Calamintha chinensis
Family: Labiatae
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Woods and thickets in hills and low mountains all over Japan. Sunny meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1500 metres in JapHabitat of the herb: the herb: Woods and thickets in hills and low mountains all over Japan. Sunny meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1500 metres in Japan.
Propagation of Clinopodium chinense: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 21℃. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse. Plant them out in the summer if they have made sufficient growth, otherwise plant them out in late spring or early summer of the following year. Division in spring. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer or following spring. Cuttings of soft wood in May or June.
Cultivation of the herb: Woods and thickets in hills and low mountains all over Japan. Sunny meadows from the lowlands to elevations of 1500 metres in Japan.
Medicinal use of Clinopodium chinense: None known
Known hazards of Clinopodium chinense: None known
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