Elsholtzia Cristata Seed - Vietnamese mint balm Vegetable Seed- Vietnamese Lemon Mint Seed. 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. 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 herbs for gardens and containers. A good complement 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. Perilla frutescens seeds are small, globular in shape, and can be white, grey, brown, or dark brown in color